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

Deadline 03/27/25

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address the Digital Needs of Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/28/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to expand access to technology in the funding source's service area. Projects should have a focus on the digital divide and enhance the lives of community members through technology resources and...

GrantWatch ID#: 186627

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

Deadline 03/28/25

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

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline 03/28/25

Opportunity for USA early-stage life sciences companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies...

GrantWatch ID#: 212807

Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 03/31/25

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 and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups to Relocate to Missouri

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170716

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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 and Community and Technical Colleges for Training in Skilled Trades

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating...

GrantWatch ID#: 210218

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 04/01/25

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

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 04/01/25

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

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for a Range of Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide community and social services to local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local fire and police departments, schools, parks and recreational facilities, libraries an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179066

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

Deadline 04/01/25

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 USA Nonprofits to Support Business Growth and Development for Female Entrepreneurs

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls...

GrantWatch ID#: 214434

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Loca...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific projects in the focus areas of maternal and child health, disease prevention an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216703

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation in Rural...

Deadline 04/07/25

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide tech...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Volunteer Programs

Deadline 04/08/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and IHEs for volunteer programs that benefit the community. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 154508

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline 04/09/25

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Participate in a Public Health Bu...

Deadline 04/11/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a business accelerator program. Successful applicants will receive in-kind support such as mentoring support services, consulting services, resources, networking opportunities, and more. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 203628
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Grants to USA Artists for Public Art Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/15/25 Conference Date: 04/03/25

Grants to USA artists, illustrators, and graphic designers to develop public artworks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create designs for utility cabinets. This project is an opportunity to enhance the visual landscape by using utility cabinets as canvasse...

GrantWatch ID#: 219803

Grants to USA Agricultural Businesses to Develop and Market Value-Added Agricultural Products

Deadline 04/17/25

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172471

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native Innovators for Initiatives to Benefit Native Communities

Deadline 04/17/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance community-based projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Focus areas include...

GrantWatch ID#: 195553

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Teams for...

Deadline 04/17/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized...

GrantWatch ID#: 213407

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Teams for...

Deadline 04/17/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 213410
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofit Grassroots Groups to Organize Social Justice Programs

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

GrantWatch ID#: 219173

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs in Tribal Communities

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal organizations to improve health programs in Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes and Tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Programs to Provide...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for programs to provide necessary assistance. Eligible projects are those based on the corporal works of mercy. The purpose of the program is to enable the funding source to perform social outreach....

GrantWatch ID#: 210902

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Sustainable ...

Deadline 04/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and government organizations to participate in a virtual accelerator program to address sustainable consumption and production. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with access to the funding sou...

GrantWatch ID#: 213347
NEW

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

Deadline 04/30/25

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advocacy se...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline 05/02/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 05/06/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190724

Prizes to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline 05/09/25

Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline 05/12/25

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
NEW

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

Deadline 05/15/25

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
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Co...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Focus areas include youth, education, community enhancement, and basic needs, including hunge...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391
NEW

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life. Consideration will be given to programs that support economic growth, offer social benefit, or provide for the welfare of children. Eligible areas of funding include arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180624

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

Deadline 05/15/25

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

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline 05/15/25 Conference Date: 03/31/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255
NEW

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community development projects. Focus areas include economic development, education, youth, and community wellness. Priority will be given to proposals that benefit low- to moderate-incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 161531

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Implement Marketing Initiatives that...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to implement marketing initiatives that benefit the tourism industry. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the application de...

GrantWatch ID#: 211270
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Tourism-Related Marketing Activities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments for marketing activities that benefit the tourism industry in local communities. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211271
NEW

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Events that Will Benefit the...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to support events that will benefit the local tourism economy. Applicants are advised that registration on the online portal is required at least 2 weeks prior to the appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 211272

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals to ...

Deadline 05/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 188527
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects

Deadline 05/30/25

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline 06/03/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
NEW

Grants to Maine Local Governments for Community Programs and Services that Benefit Low- and Mo...

Deadline 06/06/25 LOI Date: 04/25/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine local government agencies for community programs and services that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182881
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