110 Maine Community Economic Development Grants

110 Community and Economic Development Grants for Maine

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Farmers in Northeastern States to Develop Sustainable Practices

Deadline: 12/09/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA commercial farmers and farm employees in eligible states to enhance agriculture. Funding is intended to promote environmentally responsible growing practices. Projects may include field trials, pilot models, data collection, workshops, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175260

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

Deadline: 12/10/25

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

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

Deadline: 12/12/25

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

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurs for Vent...

Deadline: 12/14/25

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Sustainable and Affordable Che...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

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

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 and in-kind support to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Grants to USA Small Credit Unions to Improve Services

Deadline: 12/16/25

Grants to USA and territories small credit unions to improve their ability to serve their clientele. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help credit unions build capacity, moder...

GrantWatch ID#: 195488

Opportunity for USA For-Profits to Pitch Solutions to Social Problems

Deadline: 12/19/25

Opportunity for USA for-profits to pitch solutions to social problems. Funding is intended to support ideas that align with the following focus areas: conservation, health, wellbeing, economic development, and economic mobility. Proposals in the conservation focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 224779

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Areas

Deadline: 12/31/25

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

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

Deadline: 12/31/25

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

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

Deadline: 12/31/25

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: 01/01/26

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: 01/01/26

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 Local Governments, Tribes, and Regional Councils to Increase Resilience of Coa...

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grants to Maine municipalities, unorganized townships, tribes, and regional councils for projects that increase the resilience of coastal communities to storms. Funding is intended to support public waterfront facility planning projects, vulnerability assessments, desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143194

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

Deadline: 01/11/26

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

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions to the Field of Economics

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of economics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of new modes of analysis or new knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 163156

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

Deadline: 01/14/26 LOI Date: 12/11/25

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

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

Deadline: 01/15/26

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 USA Tribes and Housing Entities to Promote Affordable Housing in Indian Communities

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and housing entities to promote affordable and safe housing on Indian reservations and other Indian areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is primarily intended to benefit low-in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198271

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

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 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, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Maine Owners of Commercial Properties in Eligible Locations to Support Exterior Buil...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to Maine owners of commercial properties in eligible locations to support exterior building improvements that enhance structural integrity, boost property appearance, and contribute to community revitalization. Funding is intended for upgrades to promote long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 224799

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Business Development and to Support Their Communities

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA small businesses for business development and to support their communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives to help small businesses innovate and grow. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to large capital expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 224864

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 01/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Agencies, Municipalities, and ...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and schools for initiatives that support communal and individual needs in eligible regions. Applicants are requested to reach out to staff be...

GrantWatch ID#: 225109

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Projects to Improve Local Waste Management Systems

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to USA Tribal governments for projects to improve local waste management systems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to improve local recycling programs, post-consumer mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 223910

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 01/26/26 Conference Date: 01/07/26

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Government Agencies for Programs and Activities to Create Safe Bi...

Deadline: 01/27/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities to create safe bicycling environments. Projects can include giveaways, assessment surveys, educational opportunities, events, placemaking, and end-of-trip facilities. Fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218562

Cooperative Agreements to USA States, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Potentially ...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and qualified community development entities to address potentially contaminated or polluted properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 148252

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline: 01/28/26

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

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Planning, Assessment, and C...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes, government agencies, redevelopment agencies, and nonprofit organizations for planning, assessment, and cleanup activities related to brownfield sites. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225088

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Communities Attempting to Add...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies to support communities attempting to address brownfields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 225090

Cooperative Agreements to USA Coalitions of Agencies, Nonprofits, and Development Entities to ...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories coalitions of government agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and community development entities to assess brownfields sites for remediation and reuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 225091

Cooperative Agreements to USA State Agencies and Tribes for Planning and Assessment Activities...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA state agencies and tribes for planning and assessment activities related to brownfields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities that will lead to the remedi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225093

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Innovative and Impactful Ideas Addressing Barriers to Ho...

Deadline: 01/29/26 LOI Date: 12/17/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for innovative and impactful ideas that address barriers to homeownership. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for solutions that will increase homeownership.

GrantWatch ID#: 224492

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

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories 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, and improving access to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 204738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-being and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

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

Deadline: 02/03/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 168179
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Programs to Increase Racial Equi...

Deadline: 02/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for initiatives to improve racial equity. Priority will be given to proposals addressing the focus areas of health, economic opportunity, and leadership developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 177592

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

Deadline: 02/15/26

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

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

Deadline: 02/15/26

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

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

Deadline: 02/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit and faith-based 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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177591

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

Deadline: 02/28/26

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: 02/28/26

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 Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/01/26 LOI Date: 01/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs in the Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 177066

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Businesses, and Tribes for Research Projects to Improve Infras...

Deadline: 03/06/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and tribes for research projects to improve infrastructure throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212589