Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in Maine
169 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to Maine nonprofits in recent years, together directing $93.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 169 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 food & agriculture funders in Maine
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maine giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libra Foundation | Maine | $19.6M | 11 | 2023 |
| 2 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Maine | $12.4M | 202 | 2024 |
| 3 | Good Shepherd Food Bank | Maine | $10.2M | 394 | 2025 |
| 4 | Maine Credit Union's | Maine | $6.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Feeding America | Illinois | $6.3M | 8 | 2024 |
| 6 | Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy | Maine | $5.2M | 14 | 2024 |
| 7 | Maine Technology Institute | Maine | $4.0M | 44 | 2024 |
| 8 | Full Plates Full Potential | Maine | $2.9M | 259 | 2025 |
| 9 | John T Gorman Foundation | Maine | $2.9M | 71 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Aldermere Foundation | Maine | $1.5M | 6 | 2024 |
| 11 | Henry P Kendall Foundation | Massachusetts | $1.0M | 9 | 2024 |
| 12 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $977K | 4 | 2023 |
| 13 | United Way of Kennebec Valley | Maine | $907K | 33 | 2024 |
| 14 | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $812K | 29 | 2020 |
| 15 | Food Research and Action Center | District of Columbia | $766K | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in Maine — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 169 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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