Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Maine nonprofits, public schools, and municipalities working on community programs, including housing-related community and economic advancement, may access funding through Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation’s KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program. Support is available for projects in southern York County and in Strafford and Rockingham Counties that advance health, education, arts, environment, animal welfare, or community development.
Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Housing and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Machias Savings Bank
Maine 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, municipalities, and eligible sponsors can seek funding for specific programs, services, capital projects, and community events that advance financial education, workforce development, affordable housing, economic development, or youth and education. With a mission to create significant local impact, Machias Savings Bank prioritizes projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents and supporting Community Reinvestment Act goals.
Machias Savings Bank
Maine Community Revitalization Funding via New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Tax-exempt organizations, schools, municipalities, and coalitions with a fiscal sponsor in Maine’s Coös-bordering communities can apply for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants, awarding US $250 - US $2,000 for short-term community and economic development projects. Housing-related efforts that revitalize Coös-connected communities may be eligible.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Housing and Stability Grants for Nonprofits from OneAmerica Financial
Nonprofit organizations supporting food security, housing stability, or related basic needs can apply for community grants, with priority given to Indianapolis and Maine. OneAmerica Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for initiatives that expand affordable housing access, strengthen social service providers, and improve financial literacy and academic outcomes for youth.
OneAmerica Financial
Vermont Mutual Support for Maine Housing
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving housing stability and basic needs in Maine can seek support for programs that build strong, healthy communities. Vermont Mutual Insurance Group’s VMIG Charitable Giving Fund backs initiatives such as affordable housing, homelessness and hunger services, and community-based efforts within its Maine marketing territories.
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Agricultural Education Funding from Maine Agriculture
Applications due Aug 29, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine that serve PreK–12 students or educators can receive up to US $2,000 to infuse agricultural concepts into curricula and statewide educational programs. With a mission to expand agricultural understanding, Maine Agriculture in the Classroom supports events, materials, and programs that may complement housing and community-focused education efforts.
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC)
Doree Taylor Foundation Support for Maine Housing
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Grants from the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation help Maine 501(c)(3) charities, local governments, Tribal and religious organizations provide basic provisions like housing, shelter, food, and health care to underserved people. Organizations addressing homelessness or housing instability in priority areas such as Boothbay Harbor, Southport, and Brunswick may be especially competitive for general operating or program support.
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Education Grants in Maine
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Maine nonprofit organizations serving PreK–12 students in Maine can receive funding to infuse agricultural concepts into classroom curricula and promote understanding of the food and fiber system. Maine housing and community organizations that work with schools may be eligible for this Category 1 Agricultural Awareness Grant from Maine Agriculture in the Classroom, offering up to US $1,000 for one-year projects.
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC)
Maine Agricultural Education Funding via Maine Agriculture
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Maine serving PreK–12 students can receive up to US $2,000 to integrate agricultural concepts into classroom curricula and promote understanding of the food and fiber system. Maine Agriculture in the Classroom supports educational projects that may complement housing and community development programs reaching school-age children.
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC)
Maine Youth Agriculture Funding via MAITC
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Maine nonprofits serving middle and high school agriculture students can access funding for organized leadership development programs through Maine Agriculture in the Classroom. These one-year Agricultural Leadership Grants, up to US $1,000, support group activities that build future leaders in agriculture and natural resources, which may benefit youth programs connected to housing stability and community development.
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC)
Rural Community Facility Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Maine can apply for USDA: Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and related equipment. Projects like community centers, transitional housing, and local food system infrastructure may benefit organizations addressing housing and community development needs.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Development Grants for Maine Housing
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Grants support government and private nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Tribes in Maine to provide technical assistance for rural self-help housing construction. Grants from USDA Rural Development help eligible housing groups supervise very-low- and low-income families building their own homes, recruit participants, and assist with loan applications in qualifying rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Penobscot County, Maine can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation grants to support community development, housing-related projects, human services, or local health programs. Funding may also assist education, public safety, cultural affairs, and veteran and military support benefiting residents where the company operates.
Penn National Gaming
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Support for Maine Communities
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Maine 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking funding for community programs, facilities, or equipment can apply for $2,000 - $25,000 to support culture and arts, education, health, workforce, and social services initiatives. With a mission to strengthen Northern New England communities, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation prioritizes projects that boost regional vitality and economic well-being.
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
Maine Autism Housing Support via Flutie Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Maine and other eligible regions supporting individuals and families with autism through housing, employment, education, recreation, or safety programs can apply for the Autism Community Impact Grant, awarding up to US $15,000 for immediate-impact projects. Funding from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism especially encourages work in under-served, culturally diverse communities.
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation Housing Grants in Maine
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Focused on equitable and affordable housing, the Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation invites Maine 501(c)(3) public charities to seek support for programs improving housing safety and stability. Organizations serving vulnerable populations with innovative, growth-ready initiatives in housing, education, health, food security, or related basic needs may be considered, with a primary emphasis on strong leadership and high-impact community outcomes.
Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation
Ann B Zekauskas Family Animal Welfare Grants
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine working on animal welfare or related community needs can apply for the Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation’s Special Giving Program. Grants support nutritional education, food access, culinary arts career advancement, and trustee-selected priorities such as educational institutions, local community projects, athletics programs, and animal rescues, which may benefit housing-focused organizations’ broader services.
Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc
Downtown Revitalization Funding for Maine Municipalities via DECD
Letter of inquiry due Jan 23, 2027
Maine local governments seeking to revitalize eligible downtown districts with public facilities, infrastructure, housing assistance, or microenterprise projects can access funding through the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. Grants up to US $300,000 support comprehensive downtown strategies that benefit low- and moderate-income residents or address slum and blight, with a required 25% private-sector cash match.
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Maine Housing Programs Funding via McGraw Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations working on housing and homelessness services in Maine can apply for McGraw Foundation grants of US $2,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support education, human services, health, and conservation, McGraw Foundation provides single-year support for general operations, specific projects, and occasionally capital needs.
McGraw Foundation
Racial Equity Funding from Maine Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, schools, municipalities, and tribal governments serving primarily Black, Indigenous, and people of color can apply for Maine Community Foundation’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund, awarding up to US $10,000 annually for two years. Flexible general support can back leadership, racial equity, health, or economic opportunity efforts, including housing-related work.
Maine Community Foundation
Community Collaboration Funding from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, schools, tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored groups in Lewiston and Auburn can seek multi-year support for collaborative work on equitable municipal systems, workforce access, community health, and healthy, affordable housing. Grants from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation range from US $10,000 - US $30,000 and prioritize youth and BIPOC-led efforts in Maine.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Rural Grants in Maine
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored groups in Maine can seek funding for rural partnerships addressing issues like affordable housing, broadband, health, and economic development. Elmina B. Sewall Foundation supports collaborative, community-guided efforts in regions such as the Katahdin Region and Washington County, with awards from US $10,000 - US $200,000.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Reisert Foundation Housing Grants in Maine
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on housing and supportive housing projects in central Maine counties can apply for grants of US $500 - US $15,000. With a mission to improve neighbors’ lives, Raymond J And Mary C Reisert Foundation also supports education and healthcare projects in eligible areas of Maine, Long Island, and eastern North Carolina.
Raymond J And Mary C Reisert Foundation Inc
Citizens’ Institute Rural Design Grants in Maine
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Rural municipal, tribal, and county governments, nonprofits, and planning or university partners in Maine can seek support for community design and revitalization challenges through the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design. Focused on rural development, this national program offers up to US $6,000 plus intensive technical assistance for workshops or participation in a design learning cohort.
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design
Land Trust Operating Support from Momentum Conservation
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Maine 501(c)(3) land trusts focused on conserving land for community benefit can apply for Momentum Conservation’s general operating support. Funding can strengthen governance, leadership, financial stability, and programming while integrating equity and inclusion. Trusts working on access, housing-related land use, and community-rooted conservation may particularly benefit.
Momentum Conservation
Maine DECD Grants for Maine Community Services
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Local governments in Maine can seek up to US $50,000 to cover operating costs, equipment, and program materials for services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. Maine Department of Economic and Community Development supports community programs such as workforce training, child care, health care, homeless services, and public safety, which may include supportive housing and shelter-related activities.
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
John T Gorman Foundation Support for Housing
Applications due Jun 22, 2027
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status serving low-income Maine residents with basic needs like housing, hunger, and crisis support can seek up to US $30,000 in direct service funding. With a mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged Mainers, John T Gorman Foundation provides program, project, and general operating support for proven, data-driven services.
John T Gorman Foundation