Maine Sports & Recreation:  52 Sports & Recreation Grants for Maine.

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA K-12 schools for projects and initiatives that support recreational activities and nutrition-based programming. Funding is intended to help schools promote healthy choices, and to increase physical activity and nutrition initiatives while promoting students’ social emotional learning. Award ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and schools to benefit Aboriginal and Native American youth through physical activity and sports programming. The purpose of this program is to create positive experiences in sports and physical activity for Native American and Aboriginal youth, 18 ye...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine nonprofit organizations, public entities, and Indian Tribes in eligible counties to develop outdoor recreation infrastructure. Funding is intended to support the development, construction, maintenance, and marketing of trails, parks, way-finding, and related outd...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for creative community impact projects that focus on the environment and outdoor recreation. Focus areas include empowering women outdoor professionals, developing the relationship between underserved populations and the outdoors, engaging communities in environmental ...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of wildlife protection, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and environmental preservation in the Northern New England regi...

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to promote equestrian-related activities on the national level. Eligible programs include equine health research, education, scholarship, and other broad-based needs. The Funding Source's mission is to support national-level breeds and disciplines. USA Equestrian Trus...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and education, rehabilitation programs, shelters for the homeles...

Scholarships and fellowships of up $30,000 to USA dance students and dancers for professional training and salary assistance. Scholarships cover the costs of school tuition for full-time dance majors at a nonprofit school, and fellowships provide salary assistance for a new artistic full-time employee of a nonprofit dance ...

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA choreographers for the creation of new artistic works that will be performed in public during the fellowship period. Funding is intended to support and encourage the professional and artistic development of early-career choreographers. Primary consideration is given to artistic excellence and ...

Awards of $25,000 to USA and Canada sports teams, athletes, and organizations to recognize effective uses of sports to foster and sustain healthier communities. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a collaborative and innovative approach to community health improvement.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA schools to purchase eligible playground equipment to help children stay active during recess and perform better during school hours. The purpose of funding is for schools to design recess equipment to fit unique budgets and spaces. Awarded funds can only be applied toward purchase of an eligi...

Grants to Maine municipalities for the maintenance and development of recreational trails for all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Funding may be requested for the creation of a new trail, the construction of parking facilities or new bridges, and the rerouting of an existing trail. Grant requests for main artery trails are encoura...

Grants to USA top-tier athletes in eligible sports disciplines to further their development, training, and career success. Funding is intended to support ranking athletes who have earned a college degree and are working toward reaching elite international competitions such as the World Championships or the Olympic Games. E...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will promote the adoption of clean ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations to support recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support individuals with disabilities in recreational activities, such as facilities, registration fees, housing, and equipment.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the local food system, promote outdoor recreational activities, and enhance public health. Funding is intended to support both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support.

Grant of $10,000 to a USA educational institution or qualifying sports organization, including club teams, high school teams/athletic programs, college teams/athletic programs, community athletic centers/fields, and/or nonprofit athletic programs to address sports-related needs. Funding is intended to support growth or oth...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and public schools and IHEs for public cultural projects. Funding is intended for projects reflecting the themes of life and business in Maine, local leadership activities, and the local character. Projects should be relevant to the Maine Bic...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that improve outdoor experiences and the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a significant impact on the National Forest System. Projects sh...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit agencies to support individuals who are acting as guardians to their young relatives. Funding is intended to develop new services or expand existing services that support caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents. Priority will be given to organizations that have access t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to promote social progress and economic mobility in cities and communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for programs and activities that strengthen communities by promoting affordable housing, revitalization, the arts, and the environment. The go...

Grants to USA ski clubs to protect skiers from experiencing injuries during training and racing. The purpose of funding is to address safety challenges faced by ski facilities. Funding is intended for safety projects, such as trail widening, and acquisition of new safety equipment, including B-netting, A-netting, air pads,...

Grants to Maine law enforcement agencies for activities to promote the safe use of off-road recreational vehicles. The purpose of the grant program is to improve policies, purchase equipment, and provide instructional programs for officers throughout the state. This program supports the maintenance, improvement, and ex...

Grants to Maine local and state government agencies, Tribal governments, and organizations for projects related to recreational boating. Applicants should contact the funding source and arrange a site visit prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to assist towns, cities, districts and other public and priv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance rock climbing accessibility. The purpose of funding is to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must contact the appropriate sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and endangered species, conservation law en...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible east coast states to provide youth with outdoor experiences. Eligible programs are those that promote the outdoors among local youth. Funding is intended to provide one-time support to organizations in the following regions: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and New England.

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine arts, camps, tutoring, drivers education, high school b...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental well-being. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel who have a permanent illness or physical injury tha...

In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools to provide students with a fun and unique sports experience that promotes the development of motor skills, fitness, sequencing, patterning, concentration, and focus, as well as ambidexterity and hand-eye coordination. The grant consists of a 30-set Speed Stacks Sport Pa...

Grants ranging from $500 to $25,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation organizations that work to ...

Grants to USA middle schools to purchase sports equipment and uniforms for after-school athletic programs. The Foundation's goal is to support deserving schools that have insufficient funding for youth athletics. Examples of items that may be approved through this grant program include the following: -Uniforms with sch...

Grants to USA organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants of up to $500 to USA state and individual garden clubs, and plant societies for educational programs on wildflowers and native flora. Organizations may collaborate with agencies and other organizations to co-sponsor a forum. Transportation departments or state highways need publicity and support for their plantin...

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults to enhance their quality of life. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Proposals may be for instruction and educa...

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Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations, boating clubs, and student groups for unique projects that educate about and promote safe and clean boating. Funding is intended to encourage positive behavior changes within in the boating community and recreational boaters. The Foundation is most interested in fundin...

In-kind grants to qualified USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of new handball players and to respond to emerging local interest in the sport.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of health-related projects, including those that pertain to dental and oral health, special needs, seniors, children's home...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to increase access and participation in softball and baseball for youth under the age of 20. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be used for softball and baseball programs, relevant capital projects, and educati...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month service program teaching English in low-income communities throughout Israel. The goal of this program is to close Israel’s educational gap and positively impact underperforming youth. Masa Israel Teaching Fellows opera...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, individuals, and government agencies to support a broad range of research, outreach, and education in the fields of oceanic and atmospheric research and environmental protection. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up t...

Grants of $250 to USA individuals and organizations for projects to improve and maintain privately-owned or public trails used for off-road vehicles, as well as public parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Eligible projects may include trail clean-ups, trail expansion, and trail restoration, for example. The funding ...

In-kind grants of yoga mats to USA certified yoga teachers to increase access to yoga, particularly in underserved populations. Mats are provided and shipped free of charge to support service projects. Preference is given to teachers looking to expand or launch a yoga outreach project.

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofits, district organizations, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and state, county, and city governments in eligible counties to develop and implement distaster recovery plans. Funding is intended to address economic issues resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disa...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to complete a short-term (less than 6 months) research project that works towards solving an acute anti-doping problem, or prepares for a larger-scale project. Projects could include expanding knowledge on performance enhancing substances, providing refe...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for small-scale programs, fundraising events, and other initiatives that align with the major health concerns that the Funding Source has identified in each eligible state. Program areas include the following: heart health, maternal health, cancer and diabetes preven...

Grants ranging from $100 to $2,500 for USA teachers, churches, and civic clubs for outstanding classroom projects and community initiatives. Funding for teachers is intended to promote worthwhile classroom projects that improve teachers' ability to teach and students' opportunity to learn, and for which funds may not be re...