333 Maine Community Service Grants

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with organizations for social innovation projects that bring positive change. The purpose of this program is to address community challenges and promote equity. This Fellowship is intended for individ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to implement and expand the use of artificial intelligence in local communities. The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in their work on behalf of the community to increase AI public understanding and ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the areas of disease research, wounded veterans, disaster relief, and support for the public broadcasting system. In the focus area of disease research, funding is intended to support activities to find...

In-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to provide clothing for children, youth, and young adults within the business footprint of the funding source. Grantees will receive gift cards that must be used to purchas...

Grants to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom nonprofit organizations for projects to address the needs of residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food access, and other similar com...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projec...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs that address the needs of youth-at-risk in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that will have a sustainable, lasting impact on the welfare of local children and youth. Grants awarded ar...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support pr...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for community service programs in rural communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for ...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for children ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support wildlife rehabilitation efforts in multiple states in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to assist with programs to care for injured wildlife, to provide public outreach and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, communities, and individuals for projects related to ancient literature, language, and history. Funding is intended to support programs, events, and projects that involve community residents in discussions on topi...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for hunger relief initiatives. Funding is intended to support restaurants that are already involved in providing community meals or food donations, in order to expand their efforts. All programs should address food i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders for related treatments. Funding is intended to allow individuals to receive access to treatments, assessments, tools, or technologies that will assist them. Priority will be gi...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit, independent, academic, and community-based organizations for the creation of digital representations of unique historical and cultural materials. An initial application must be submitted prior to the final application. Funding is int...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, tribal organizations, and churches to provide arts and humanities programming. Applications are encouraged from organizations serving or led by members of communities that are traditional...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, school districts, and tribes for programs to support youth and children who have been exposed to violence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

Fellowships with a stipend of $2,500 to USA teachers affiliated with rural schools in multiple states to implement place-based projects. The purpose of the program is to support projects that address community needs and promote student appreciation of their place. Appl...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for art installations and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for murals, performances, and installations that bring community members together, engender community pride and involvement, and honor l...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

Grants to USA local and tribal agencies to reduce violent crime at the community level. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the relationships between communities and police and to improve...

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for programs to reduce recidivism, specifically for young women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide service programs that will s...

Contract for services to a USA artist, performance arts organization, or event producer for arts programming in eligible locations for the upcoming Black History Month. The vendor can propose a wide variety of programs including music, educational presentations, visual...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International young professional to recognize outstanding dedication to Jewish causes. Applicants must be formally nominated prior to submitting relevant application forms. The cash award may be used for professional development or...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government agencies for community planting projects. Applicants must view a grant workshop and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is i...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to benefit communities throughout the state. Areas of focus include movement and nourishment. Consideration is given to proposals for new, existing, or expanding programs, general operating expenses, and capacit...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit the Japanese-American community. The goal of the program is to enhance the health and mental well-being of the community. Preference will be given to organizations requesting funding for specific projects rather than for...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both program ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in several states to fund programs and services that impact and improve local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding shall be granted to promote equitable community impact projects in areas such as...

Grants of $500, and grants of $1,500 and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area for initiatives to benefit families, youth, and children. Funding is intended to support initiatives to meet essential needs and promote economic advancement. Priority is for or...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of charitable activities with worldwide benefit. Funding is intended to empower organizations. Focus areas include education, environment, child welfare, arts, healthcare, and community. However, all types of propo...

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music instruc...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research programs, and community organizations for initiatives to protect women's health. Funding is intended for education and research activities related to heart disease. Two funding streams are available: clin...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general opera...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and vari...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico Hispanic leaders affiliated with nonprofit organizations to recognize contributions to their communities. Funding is intended to recognize applicants who work in a nonprofit organization or are a leading volunteer in one. Funds ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and health. Pr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects, programs, and exhibitions to celebrate the state's contributions to the nation's 250th anniversary. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that wi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use suppli...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and religious organizations for programs and services to benefit New England residents. The Foundation's three primary focus ar...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life and health of residents, particularly for underserved populations. The goal...

Grants of up to $250, grants of up to $500, and grants of up to $800 to USA students to create and organize good deed projects. The purpose of the program is to engage K-12 students in projects that give back to their community, school, or neighborhood. Projects can be...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, the environment, clean water, natural resource protection, basic needs such as food and housing, and social j...

Awards to USA and territories Hispanic high school seniors for academic excellence and community service. Funds may be used for higher education expenses or community service projects. Current categories include, but are not limited to: Community Service, Education, En...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible applicants align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education; the environment; promoting peace; fighting...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...