Grants for Maine Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the fun...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-owned businesses to assist with financial emergencies. Funding is intended to help alleviate the burden of unexpected financial needs caused by natural disaster, equipment repair, theft, vandalism, and other crim...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and businesses to improve access to interest-free capital. Funding is provided as recoverable grants that are repaid if and when the recipient achieves specific financial milestones. The purpose of the prog...

Opportunity for USA early-stage technology companies to participate in an education technology accelerator. The program includes mentorship from experienced professionals, a variety of valuable resources, access to funding, and ongoing support after the conclusion...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International companies to facilitate marketing of their product. Eligible companies have not yet brought their product to market and plan to use the funding source's tools to do so. Applications are welcome from all ind...

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural area...

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

Opportunity for Maine employers in the clean energy industry to host paid interns. Funding is intended to give individuals work experience in the clean energy industry, include training and mentorship opportunities. Funded internships are expected to be short-term...

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profits to integrate artificial intelligence software into a new startup or product. The program is intended to support the use of artificial intelligence voices and sounds in products. Grants will only be award...

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...

Grants to USA AI startups to support innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended to provide support to entrepreneurs who have developed creative applications of AI across all sectors. The program is intended to advance AI technology and...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories independent retailers for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover expenses needed to reopen and sustain operations after unforeseen events, such as inventory replacement, property repairs, relocation costs, and ...

Grants to Maine businesses to relocate to and establish themselves in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create new job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and provide benefit to the local community. Eligible businesses are those that are already est...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

Opportunity for Maine businesses to receive support to develop innovations in qualifying technology industries. Funding is intended to provide businesses with equity investments, loans, and grants to develop methods, processes, and products that have the potential...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Maine organizations for events that support entrepreneurship and promote innovation in the state's technology industry. Funding is intended to support events that provide educational, networking, or marketing opportunities and/or re...

In-kind grants to Maine businesses in the technology sector for guidance and technical assistance in applying for federal funds for research and development. In addition to expert guidance in finding grant programs, writing proposals, and strategizing, some busine...

In-kind donations of online courses to Maine technology-based businesses to pursue innovative ideas using Artificial Intelligence. Businesses will receive four months of courses covering a range of topics related to AI, including basic introductory-level concepts,...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition ...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and institutions for projects to reduce energy consumption in qualifying facilities. Funding is intended for distributed generation projects, primarily with combined heat and power system. E...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and institutions for energy efficiency improvement projects. Funding is intended for equipment installations that foster energy use reduction in eligible facilities. Projects must be located...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and institutions for projects to reduce energy use in the summer season. Funding is intended for the deployment of energy storage systems during peak months of energy use. Eligible applicant...

Grants and in-kind support to USA for-profit businesses and related subsidiaries to address capital needs. Funding is intended to assist businesses in their development, with priority given to businesses in rural regions. In addition to the capital investment, bus...

Loan guarantees to USA banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and farm credit banks for loans offered to rural businesses. Funding is intended to provide potential lenders with the financial strength to offer loans that assist rural businesses throug...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to join the analytic support pool for defense intelligence. Applicants are advised to prepare early for this rare competition for best results. Applicants may request a pre-RFP strategy session to hel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada consumer brands to help scale impact. Applicants should be in the industries of food and beverage, clothes and fashion, health and beauty, and home and furniture. Awardees will receive capital, technology, mentorship, a...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...