Available Grants

The Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District does not provide direct grant funding. This page serves as a resource hub to help connect the public with conservation funding opportunities offered through external agencies and partners.

Listings may include ongoing programs (such as NRCS conservation funding) as well as time-limited competitive grant opportunities. Program availability, eligibility criteria, and application timelines are determined by the administering agencies and are subject to change.

Maine DACF Grants & Loans
Grants and funding programs supporting agriculture, forestry, land conservation, outdoor recreation, and natural resource management. Opportunities include agricultural development, community forestry, conservation initiatives, recreational trails, and other projects benefiting Maine's natural resources.

More information: DACF Grants

Maine DEP Grants & Loans
Grants and loan programs supporting water quality protection, watershed restoration, stormwater management, wastewater infrastructure, pollution prevention, and other environmental projects. Eligibility varies by program.
More information: DEP Grants and Loans

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Grants supporting water quality protection, pollution prevention, environmental education, watershed management, and other environmental projects. Funding opportunities vary by program and applicant eligibility.

More information: EPA Grant Programs

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Grants and funding programs supporting wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, endangered species protection, wetlands, and other fish and wildlife conservation projects.

More information: USFWS Grants and Funding

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW)

Grant programs supporting wildlife and habitat conservation, natural resource protection, outdoor recreation, and youth conservation education. Opportunities include the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund and other conservation-related funding programs.

More information: MDIFW Grants

Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA)

A searchable directory of state and federal funding opportunities for Maine communities, including programs supporting natural resource conservation, infrastructure improvements, flood resilience, land use planning, and other municipal and community projects.

More information: Maine Community Funding Finder

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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.

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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

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While the District does not award grant funding, we may assist with the development and implementation of externally funded projects and, when appropriate, may serve as a grant administrator or fiscal partner. This can include programs such as EPA Section 319 watershed projects, Section 604(b) water quality planning grants, and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) initiatives.

Organizations interested in these programs or in exploring potential partnership or administrative or technical support are encouraged to contact us directly through our website.