Grants for Individuals

Award of $300 and in-kind support to a Maine PK-12 school teacher to recognize outstanding contributions. Funding is intended for teachers who have successfully integrated agricultural concepts in elementary and secondary school classrooms. Nominations and applica...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine public schools and teachers for environmental and outdoor educational programming. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate collaboration. Funding is typically used for supplies and gear to support outdoor programming, as well...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine researchers for research and development projects related to the state's coastal regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts in the areas of education, research, exte...

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 ...

Grants of $10,000 to Maine artists for engaging and unusual art projects in any genre. Consideration will be given to projects that will be displayed in or outside conventional exhibition settings. Funding may be used for publications, web or media-based work, sit...

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...

Fellowships of $5,000 to Maine artists to honor artistic excellence and support career advancement. Individual artists and members of artist collectives are eligible to apply. Selected fellows may participate in fellowships in a variety of disciplines, including l...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Maine individuals and businesses to support the fishing industry. Funding is intended for workforce and business development and entrepreneurship. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to training costs,...

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...

Rebates to Maine households to promote the use of residential heat pumps. Funding is intended to support the purchase of high-performance cold-climate heat pumps that provide efficient heating through Maine's heating season. Residents who apply by the deadline wil...

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-...

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...

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...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals for medical equipment. Funding is intended to provide necessary healthcare-related devices to encourage self-sufficiency and help individuals living w...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut impaired individuals for medical expenses related to cranial damage. Funds may be requested to offset the expenses of specific resources and/or therapies that aid in the recovery...

Grants of $3,000 to USA individuals to attend a conference or clinic related to equestrian eventing outside North America. Funding is intended for equestrian cross-country course designers with a current FEI Level II or III Cross-country Design license. Eligible a...

Grants to Maine homeowners and tenants to increase home energy efficiency. Eligible applicants must be considered low-income and the home must be structurally sound. Funding is intended to reduce energy costs by weatherizing homes, including caulking, insulation, ...

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 ...

In-kind support to Maine income-eligible seniors in eligible locations for house repairs. Applicants must contact program staff to apply. The goal of the program is to help residents aged 55 and older live safely and independently in their homes. Homes may be loca...

In-kind support and forgivable loans to Maine homeowners in eligible locations to mitigate lead hazards in homes. The program is intended to reduce levels of lead poisoning in children. Professionals will inspect the home and create a remediation and maintenance p...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine business and property owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of improvements, such as window/door repairs or replacements, signage, painting, awning, and storefront restorat...

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...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including exterior lighting, roofing, signage, awnings, landscaping, and accessibility modifications to enhance the ...

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 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 of up to $1,000 to USA choreographers in multiple states for professional development activities and projects. Individuals located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible to apply. Funding is intended for ...

In-kind services to USA artists living with HIV to digitize eligible audiovisual materials. Grantees will have the opportunity to have analog video art, exhibitions, documentation of artwork, interviews, and performances digitized. Submissions on behalf of eligibl...

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...

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from s...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals and couples to help cover costs related to fertility treatment. Funding is intended for a range of procedures, services, testing, and medication. The goal of the funding program is to provide financial assistance to coupl...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International artists to develop their artistic abilities. The opportunity is available to artists within the following disciplines: printing, book arts, and papermaking. In addition to a stipend, participants will have access to t...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individual artists for professional development in the field of public art. Funding is intended to support activities that develop artistic skills, connections, a...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual artists in multiple states for financial support. Funding is intended to benefit mid-career visual artists. Eligible expenses include equipment, travel, rent, and supplies. Eligible applicants are located in Connecticut, M...

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-inte...

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotia...

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activi...

Grants to USA community service heroes in multiple states for help with purchasing a home. Funding is intended for police officers, social workers, teachers, medical professionals, postal workers, and firefighters. The grant will cover closing costs when these ind...

Grants of up to $800 and grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont cancer patients for assistance. The purpose of funding is to relieve financial hardships so that patients can focus ...

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...

Opportunity for New Hampshire artists to participate in a program to engage residents in health-related programming. The purpose of the program is to provide arts engagement to local communities in the focus areas of public health and health and healing. Visual, p...

Grants to USA individuals to assist with the purchase of medical equipment. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, v...

Financial assistance to USA individuals 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 eco...

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 ...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...

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...

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...