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115 Community and Economic Development Grants for Maine

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed on pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 176256

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Community-Based, Women-Led Organizations to Address C...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International community-based, women-led organizations to address climate and environmental justice issues. The purpose of the program is to cultivate a cohort of women that will improve conditions in their communities in areas including repr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217749

Grants to USA Organizations in Northeast States to Strengthen Natural Resource Industries

Deadline 12/01/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations in multiple states for activities that enhance natural resource industries. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and programs that strengthen and promote the agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest product in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180342

Grants to Maine Small Businesses to Support Growth and Economic Vitality in Eligible Locations

Deadline 12/02/24

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maine small businesses to support growth and strengthen local business development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of needs, particularly to make exterior improvements and to increase accessibility. This program is ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 212155

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Start-Up Operating Costs Associated with Opening a Charter School

Deadline 12/02/24 Conference Date: 12/02/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217527

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline 12/04/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 197047

Grants to USA Dairy Farmers in Multiple States to Enhance Production

Deadline 12/05/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA dairy farmers in multiple states to enhance production. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up to two business days. Funding is intended for specialized equipment and other costs that will lead to improvements in mi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212082

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve Housing and Communities

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit community development and housing organizations to build organizational capacity. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of low-income househol...

GrantWatch ID#: 186267

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Employ Volunteers for Projects to Address Po...

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 186610

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Present Solutions to Glob...

Deadline 12/09/24

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

GrantWatch ID#: 165282

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline 12/11/24

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to Maine Small Businesses to Promote Export and International Sales

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants to Maine small businesses to promote exporting and encourage the development of new international sales markets. Eligible uses of grant funds include business development activities, training programs, developing marketing materials, and digital marketing expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 184883

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Success in the Digita...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 203285

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Improve the Status of Women

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA grassroots nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the status of women. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to support projects that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Participate in a Residency Program ...

Deadline 12/16/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scholars to participate in a residency program in New York. The purpose of the program is to cultivate emerging leaders who have demonstrated dedication to their community or region and intend to resume their work in those...

GrantWatch ID#: 212063
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Housing Options for Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline 12/17/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices that are...

GrantWatch ID#: 164899

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Forest Health and...

Deadline 12/18/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 200052

Grants and Consulting Services to USA, Canada, and International Cities to Improve the Deliv...

Deadline 12/20/24

Grants and consulting services to USA, Canada, and International cities to improve how municipal services are delivered. Funding is intended to support the implementation of ideas that are actionable, novel, and potentially impactful. Eligible proposals must focus on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181919

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 12/20/24

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 202289

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate and Graduate Students to Build Lea...

Deadline 12/20/24

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for leadership and entrepreneurship development. The purpose of the program is to enable emerging entrepreneurs to develop projects addressing global challenges. Participants will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 213080

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Change Initiatives to Benefit Jewish Women and Girls

Deadline 12/30/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as well as specific projects. Eligible focus areas include, but are not limited to economic empowerment, leadershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176953

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, and Charities for Projects to Benefit Armen...

Deadline 12/30/24

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that focus on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Areas

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to support programs that eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is intended to assist commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 162946
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Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170109

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline 12/31/24

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764
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Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to support activities that have a community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of economic development, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178822
NEW

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Professionals for Training on Envir...

Deadline 01/12/25

Fellowships of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservation professionals to attend a one-month training program in the US. The program curriculum will be taught by a faculty of international experts who will work with fellows to explore new methods of employi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177376

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activ...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177342

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Economic Development Organizations to P...

Deadline 01/14/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and economic development organizations to provide technical support to municipalities. The purpose of the program is to assist government agencies to increase housing opportunities and meet th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209854

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, an...

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to Maine Agencies for Projects and Programs Related to Affordable Housing, Social Servi...

Deadline 01/16/25 LOI Date: 12/12/24

Grants to Maine government agencies for projects and programs related to affordable housing, social services, and community development in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to submitting the final application. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200105
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Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects and Conferences on the US Economy

Deadline 01/21/25

Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels;...

GrantWatch ID#: 209253

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Enhance and Preserve Human Life

Deadline 01/24/25 LOI Date: 12/06/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance and preserve human life. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Applicants for Education proposals must meet with program staff prior to applying. Program areas inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 195892

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline 01/27/25

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Opportunity for USA Mobility or Sustainability-Related Startups to Participate in a Business A...

Deadline 01/27/25

Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants also receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 209372
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Opportunity for USA Community Development Entities to Provide Federal Tax Credits to Investors...

Deadline 01/29/25 Conference Date: 12/17/24 LOI Date: 12/03/24

Opportunity for USA Community Development Entities to provide investors in low-income communities with tax credits. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The tax credits awarded provide a credit against federal income ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 146449

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline 01/30/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecological ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business ...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and Mexico Cities for Outdoor Visual Arts Projects

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico cities for outdoor visual arts projects. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with public art on pedestrian spaces, roadways, and public infrastructure. In addition to a cash grant, applicants will also rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 208963

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas including the arts, economic development, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, education, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 216553

Opportunity for USA Coalitions of CBOs, Agencies, Labor Organizations, and Clean Energy Employ...

Deadline 01/31/25

Opportunity for USA coalitions of CBOs, agencies, labor organizations, and clean energy employers to address a clean energy workforce development challenge. Funding is intended to strengthen ties between various stakeholders in an effort to increase the number of peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 216701

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Inju...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Activities to Benefi...

Deadline 02/03/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, state agencies, and Indian tribal governments for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on promoting economic self-sufficiency, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 168179
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline 02/05/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702
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Grants to USA Dairy Farmers, Producers, Technical Service Providers, and Milk Buyers in Northe...

Deadline 02/13/25

Grants to USA dairy farmers, producers, technical service providers, and milk buyers in Northeastern states for projects to benefit the dairy industry. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations prior to the deadline. Grants are available to applicants i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211509

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 02/14/25 Conference Date: 12/05/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and tribal governments for projects to benefit and strengthen local communities. Eligible expenditures include capital and operational expenses. The purpose of the program is to support a wide...

GrantWatch ID#: 177591
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