Youth Development Grants in Maine

28 foundations fund youth 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 youth 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.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding youth development in Maine that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $10 – $10K

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Arts and cultureEntrepreneurship and innovationLeadership, youth and community development+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be registered U.S. charitable nonprofits, including IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and churches. Organizations must have at least one year of program outcomes, and activities must fall within a primary focus area. Calendar-year and multi-year requests are eligible. Prior recipients must wait 12 months after grant closure before submitting a new request. Requests over $10,000 may not be used for existing operational expenses. The Foundation does not fund operational overhead, unregistered entities, political action groups, proposals without a sustainability plan, or projects producing something for commercial sale.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $3K – $20K

Boston — Renewal Grant Request (Greater Boston/MA & New England grantees)

From Bennett Family Foundation C/O Proskauer Rose Llp J Waxenberg

General operating supportYouth developmentMental health+5 more

Who can apply: Organizations in Greater Boston or New England that the foundation has supported in the recent past may apply. Normally, a follow-on request is considered when at least one year has passed since the organization's last grant cycle. Applicants should remain eligible under the foundation's general restrictions.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $3K – $20K

Boston: Initial Grant Request

From Bennett Family Foundation C/O Proskauer Rose Llp J Waxenberg

Youth developmentMental healthTrauma and crisis intervention+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants should be established 501(c)(3) nonprofits, preferably smaller and locally based, located in and directly serving Greater Boston/Massachusetts communities. Strong applicants demonstrate staff expertise, measurable impact and outcomes, and momentum toward program sustainability. The foundation generally does not fund individuals, non-501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions for general operating funds or endowments, religious activities, government entities, national organizations except locally developed programs, political advocacy, budget deficits, debt reduction, fundraising or recognition events, or scholarships. Applicants must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual preference, or physical or mental ability.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Grant Guidelines

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmentyoutheducation+1 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants; proposals should address Foundation priorities; grants are not made to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: Varies

New England Funding Priorities

From Clowes Fund

Immigrant ServicesWorkforce DevelopmentK-12 Education+2 more

Who can apply: The Fund supports organizations and programs focused primarily on socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals within the listed New England geographies. First-time applicants may apply for Immigrant Services and Workforce Development. Current and recent grantees, including those in K-12 Education and Arts Education, may submit a Continuation Grant Statement of Intent. The organization budget guidance emphasizes budgets under $2.5 million, with larger budgets requiring staff guidance.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Education Grants

From Epperson Family Foundation Ua Dtd 9122006

educationyouth developmentK-12 education+1 more

Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.

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Largest Youth Development in Maine Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
Start Early

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$36.8M

Total Assets

$124.4M

Median Grant

$223K

O99Regional
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
THE MORTON FOUNDATION INC

CAPE NEDDICK, ME

Annual Giving

$3.8M

Total Assets

$87K

Median Grant

$110K

O20ZRegional
GLOBAL GLOW

SANTA ANA, CA

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$916K

Median Grant

$17K

O22National
The Campership Fund

Edgewater, FL

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Total Assets

$2M

Median Grant

$74K

O99National
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National
GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION INC

ANN ARBOR, MI

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$2.6M

Median Grant

$11K

O50National
CAVALIERS YOUTH FOUNDATION

CLEVELAND, OH

Annual Giving

$725K

Total Assets

$1M

Median Grant

$10K

O12Local
GW Hinckley Foundation

Hinckley, ME

Annual Giving

$645K

Total Assets

$21.4M

Median Grant

$621K

O125Local
Youth Service America

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$517K

Total Assets

$861K

Median Grant

$9K

O51ZNational
CORNELIA WARREN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Vero Beach, FL

Annual Giving

$356K

Total Assets

$5.1M

Median Grant

$75K

O200Regional
SERVICE YEAR EXCHANGE INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$324K

Total Assets

$2.4M

Median Grant

$19K

O50National
AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$315K

Total Assets

$15.6M

Median Grant

$15K

O99National
THE WEINER NUSIM FOUNDATION

STAMFORD, CT

Annual Giving

$219K

Total Assets

$2.2M

Median Grant

$1K

O51ZRegional
ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$213K

Total Assets

$25.9M

Median Grant

$8K

O50National
BLOCK ISLAND MARITIME FUNDING INC

FALMOUTH, ME

Annual Giving

$83K

Total Assets

$4.8M

Median Grant

$10K

O50National
MEOW MEOW FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$60K

Total Assets

$357K

Median Grant

$30K

O05Regional
KEN & NANCY MCKEE FOUNDATION INC

Winchester, VA

Annual Giving

$55K

Total Assets

$103K

Median Grant

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O12Local
CITY KIDS INC

ALLSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$39K

Total Assets

$144K

Median Grant

$10K

O11Local

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