Grants for Colleges & Universities

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, libraries, churches, and tribal organizations for public humanities programming. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, discussions, exhibitions, video and film productio...

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, ...

Opportunity for Maine youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions the...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine and New Hampshire public and private schools in funding source member communities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to support projects that promote landfill diversion and the reduction of solid waste disposal through reus...

Grants to Maine nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, medical research organizations, IHEs, and other educational institutions for programs in the areas of arts and culture, medical care, and education. Applications are primarily considere...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, tribal organizations, and churches to provide arts and humanities programming. Applications are encouraged from organizations serving or led by members of communities that are tradit...

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

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. Funding is intended for topics includ...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

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...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, schools, faith-based and tribal entities, and libraries for large-scale humanities programs. Funding is intended for projects and activities, including ...

Grants and in-kind support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that increase oral health care access and quality. In-kind support can be in the form of human resourc...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to food pantries, education, homele...

Grants to USA Tribal governments, Tribal IHEs, and Tribal organizations and corporations to expand access to internet services for native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education in multiple states and territories to build institutional capacity to conduct basic science and engineering research. Applicants must submit preliminary applications and complete the required registrations before appl...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs and veterinary schools for research projects related to sustainable agriculture that are conducted in eligible states. Funding is intended to support projects supervised by a faculty advisor that address the...

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

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 servi...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut colleges and universities to improve undergraduate education. Funding is intended for initiatives to enhance teaching and learning practices and to encourage institutional cost c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

Grants to USA non-land-grant agricultural IHEs for projects related to human sciences, food, natural resources, and agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals addressing the national challenge to i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for a wide range of charitable activities. Applicants must complete the required registration and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, community, housing, social...

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA IHEs in New England states for initiatives to enhance education affordability and financial sustainability. Funding is intended to assist university and college leaders in lowering costs and increasing college affordability and finan...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

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...

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying organizations in eligible locations in multiple states for fundraising efforts. Funding is intended for events and general operating expenses. Priority is for programming related to workforce, education, and neighbors...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont organizations to support medical research and education. Previous grantees include universities, medical schools, hospitals, medical societies and foundations, m...

Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...

Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for high-impact Parkinson's Disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for mentorship opportunities for early-career kidney cancer researchers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to subm...