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Number of available Grants: 22

Grants to Maine Students for Education Costs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine individual students for education costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support students who wish to pursue additional employment and skills training at the post-secondary level. Eligible applicants must be residents li...

GrantWatch ID#: 228606

Grants to USA Food Regulatory Agencies to Support Work to Conform to Current Standards

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to USA and territories food regulatory agencies to support work to conform to current standards. Applicants must be enrolled in the Retail Program Standards before submitting an application. Funding is intended for training, mentorship, self-assessments, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226523

Grant to Maine Small Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grant of $1,000 to a Maine small business owner or entrepreneur in eligible locations for business development. Funding supports entrepreneurs with low to moderate incomes to strengthen and grow their businesses. Priority is given to cosmetology businesses, first-...

GrantWatch ID#: 231002

Grants to Maine Entities to Reduce Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine entities to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths in eligible regions. Funding is intended for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorders. Applicants must propose how they will strengthen and/or expand rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220900

Grants to Maine Businesses to Purchase New Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine businesses in eligible locations to purchase new signage. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the overall appearance of the city. Signage must comply with city ordinance(s), and if applicable, ali...

GrantWatch ID#: 230971

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319

Grants to Maine Businesses to Relocate To and Establish Themselves in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220673

Grants to Maine Property Owners and Tenants for Downtown Facade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine property owners and tenants for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support façade improvements that enhance the appearance and vitality of downtown businesses and properties. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 230977

Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701

Grants to Maine Property Owners for Exterior Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine property owners in eligible regions for exterior improvements to commercial buildings. Eligible uses of funds include exterior lighting, window repair and replacement, signage, landscaping, painting, and restoration activities. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229689

Grants to Maine Businesses for Capital Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine businesses for capital improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for businesses that currently have physical locations or plan to open a physical location. Eligible uses of funds include interior improvements, expansions, and other pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230913

Grants to Maine Property Owners for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine owners of commercial or mixed-use properties in eligible regions for exterior improvements. Funding is intended for storefront renovation and restoration projects and improvements to awnings and signs. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230938

Grants to USA Families to Assist With Children's Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA families for healthcare expenses related to children's health issues. Funding is intended to help with critical expenses, including clinical care, medical equipment, and travel-related costs, so families can focus on their child’s health and not on...

GrantWatch ID#: 226644

Financial Assistance to USA Remote Workers to Relocate to Wisconsin

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA remote workers to relocate to Wisconsin. Applicants will receive a cash stipend to relocate to the region as well as a wide range of memberships and other amenity packages. The goal of the program is to attract new residents to sustain ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230564
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