Community Development Grants in Maine

81 foundations fund community development programs in Maine. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in Maine, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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From Green Family Foundation Trust

Global Health and DevelopmentCommunity EmpowermentThe Arts+8 more

Who can apply: IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations located within the United States, with a specific focus on South Florida. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Requests should relate to one of the four funding priorities.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $1K

Men of Principle Scholarship Grants (MPS Grant Program)

From Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Group Return

Academic achievementCharacter developmentRecruitment+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants for the chapter grant must be officers of active Beta Theta Pi chapters. The chapter uses the grant to recognize eligible non-Greek male students; student recipients are not required to join Beta Theta Pi.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $25K

Wabanakiq in Maine Grant Program

From Stone Foundation of New Jersey

Wabanaki-led community developmentSystemic changeSocial equity+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be Wabanaki-led 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored Wabanaki community groups. Prospective applicants are invited to contact Trustees Sepp Huber and Sheila Unvala to begin a conversation.

Open nowCloses in 17 days (Oct 14, 2026)Award: $15K – $300K

Dance (General Operating Support)

From Shubert Foundation

Professional danceDance performanceNew work development+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be US or US-territory organizations with current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, an established artistic, administrative, and fiscal track record of at least two previous seasons, minimum operating expenses of $150,000 excluding in-kind support, and at least eight ticketed professional performances annually in the US or US territories. Dancers must be paid. Non-professional community dance organizations, fiscally sponsored organizations, individuals, and organizations seeking project, capital, or endowment support are not eligible. The Foundation does not support dance education, schools, or studios outside New York City. Current financial statements are required; organizations with expenses above $1,000,000 must submit audited financial statements.

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Largest Community Development in Maine Foundations

AMERICA VOTES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$168.6M

Total Assets

$22.3M

Median Grant

$200K

S20National
FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$135.2M

Total Assets

$2.6B

Median Grant

$525K

S500Regional
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$115.5M

Total Assets

$75.2M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
DAIRY PROMOTION INC

KANSAS CITY, KS

Annual Giving

$75.9M

Total Assets

$476K

Median Grant

$894K

S41National
COMMUNITY PARTNERS

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$57.5M

Total Assets

$85.9M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM INC

EMERYVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$42.3M

Total Assets

$37.6M

Median Grant

$112K

S40National
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$65.4M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National
THE THUNDERBIRDS

PHOENIX, AZ

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$77.7M

Median Grant

$22K

S41Local
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$12.5M

Total Assets

$116.1M

Median Grant

$46K

S50National
I CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$6.7M

Median Grant

$25K

S024National
THE PERSHING SQUARE FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.9M

Total Assets

$414.6M

Median Grant

$200K

S12Regional
NDN COLLECTIVE INC

RAPID CITY, SD

Annual Giving

$10.3M

Total Assets

$49.7M

Median Grant

$200K

S50National
THE REINVESTMENT FUND INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$10.1M

Total Assets

$698.4M

Median Grant

$56K

S200National
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$8.4M

Total Assets

$24.9M

Median Grant

$95K

S16ZNational
HORIZONS FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$7.7M

Total Assets

$70.6M

Median Grant

$15K

S50ZRegional
FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$3.9M

Median Grant

$22K

S40Regional
THE PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

FAIRFAX, VA

Annual Giving

$6.3M

Total Assets

$2.4M

Median Grant

$3K

S21ZRegional
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES INC

NEW HAVEN, CT

Annual Giving

$5.9M

Total Assets

$24.1M

Median Grant

$17K

S820National
HIGHLAND STREET CONNECTION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NEWTON, MA

Annual Giving

$4.4M

Total Assets

$60.4M

Median Grant

$5K

S20Local
NATIONAL OILHEAT RESEARCH ALLIANCE

NORWALK, CT

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$21.7M

Median Grant

$154K

S41National

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