Maine Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide assistance to support Maine natural resource-based businesses, municipalities, and organizations in recovering from eligible disaster events and related impacts.
NRCS Conservation Funding Opportunities
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers voluntary conservation programs that provide financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and landowners to improve soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, and overall land stewardship. Click the title above to learn more about NRCS programs and assistance. Applications are accepted year-round, but funding is awarded during specific ranking periods. Check the NRCS website below for current application deadlines and program information.
NRCS Maine: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/maine
Maine Trails Program
The Maine Trails Program supports the development, restoration, and improvement of recreational trails and trail-related facilities throughout Maine. Funding is available for projects that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and improve public access to trails.
Community Resilience Partnership Community Action Grants
The Community Resilience Partnership provides funding to help Maine communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to clean energy, and become more resilient to climate impacts such as flooding, severe storms, and extreme weather.
Community Greenhouse Grant
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to fund projects that will deliver the greatest measurable benefit by enhancing food production opportunities through investments in shared, educational-use, durable greenhouses.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
The purpose of this opportunity is to support the planning, design, and construction of water quality infrastructure projects in Maine, including wastewater and stormwater improvements.
USDA Specialty Crop Minor Equipment Grant Opportunity
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to enhance the competitiveness of Maine-grown specialty crops through projects that support research, education, marketing, and industry development.
Soil Health Implementation Grant
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide grants to farmers to address on-farm barriers to improving or maintaining soil health through the adoption, trial, scaling, or maintenance of healthy soils best practices.
Farmers Drought Resilience Fund
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Maine farmers in improving drought resilience through investments that strengthen long-term water availability and farm sustainability.