Economic Development Grant Funders in Maine
17 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Maine nonprofits in recent years, together directing $14.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 17 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Maine
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maine giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Maine | $5.2M | 104 | 2024 |
| 2 | Maine Development Foundation | Maine | $2.3M | 43 | 2024 |
| 3 | Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy | Maine | $1.6M | 2 | 2024 |
| 4 | Presque Isle Community Development Association | Maine | $1.2M | 2 | 2020 |
| 5 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $1.1M | 11 | 2024 |
| 6 | Maine Technology Institute | Maine | $1.0M | 16 | 2024 |
| 7 | John T Gorman Foundation | Maine | $660K | 3 | 2022 |
| 8 | United States Endowment for Forestry | South Carolina | $567K | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $269K | 13 | 2025 |
| 10 | Td Charitable Foundation | Maine | $218K | 12 | 2025 |
| 11 | Libra Foundation | Maine | $148K | 4 | 2022 |
| 12 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $145K | 3 | 2018 |
| 13 | Masschallenge Inc | Massachusetts | $125K | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | Maryland | $50K | 2 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation | Maine | $30K | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Maine — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 17 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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