Science & Technology Grants in Maine

Explore verified institutional foundations, typical award distributions, and active grantmakers supporting science & tech programs across Maine.

Total Capital Deployed
$30.1M

Across 302 verified foundation awards

Typical Grant Size
$99,708

Median award for science & tech in Maine

Open to New Applicants
27%

Of active science & tech foundations accept unsolicited proposals

Science & Technology Grant Funding Landscape in Maine

Nonprofits focused on Science & Technology in Maine received $30.1M across 302 verified foundation grants over recent tax filings. The typical (median) science & tech grant in Maine is $99,708, though awards range from smaller $5,000–$25,000 community programming grants up to multi-million-dollar institutional and endowment commitments.

Major Maine funders actively supporting science & tech initiatives include Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston INC, Boston Foundation INC, Maine Community Foundation INC, alongside national foundations funding Maine organizations, youth initiatives, and community programs. Of the active institutional grantmakers funding science & tech in Maine, 27% accept unsolicited grant proposals from new applicants, offering immediate funding opportunities for growing 501(c)(3) organizations.

Top Funded Cities in MaineBy Total Capital
Portland4,560 grants awarded
$143.5M
Augusta1,372 grants awarded
$85.9M
Waterville1,033 grants awarded
$76.7M
Lewiston1,101 grants awarded
$41.5M
Bar Harbor567 grants awarded
$40.6M
Grant Size Distribution TiersBy Grant Count
Grassroots & Seed (<$25,000)82%
Ideal for emerging nonprofits, project pilots, and local programming
Mid-Tier & Capacity ($25K – $100K)13%
Core operational funding, staff expansion, and multi-year programs
Major Endowments ($100,000+)5%
Capital campaigns, statewide initiatives, and major institutional grants
Top Institutional Foundations Funding Science & Technology in MaineRanked by annual charitable capital distribution • Form 990-PF & Community Foundations
FoundationHeadquartersAnnual GivingTypical GrantApplication StatusAction
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston INC
EIN: 042103559
Boston, MA$273.6M$27KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Boston Foundation INC
EIN: 042104021
Boston, MA$228.4M$25KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Maine Community Foundation INC
EIN: 010391479
Ellsworth, ME$57.6M$18KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Maine Technology Institute
EIN: 010529871
Portland, ME$22.2M$50KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Elmina B Sewall Foundation
EIN: 010387404
Freeport, ME$14.4M$32KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Maine Health Access Foundation INC
EIN: 010535144
Augusta, ME$5M$25KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Morton-kelly Charitable Trust
EIN: 010442078
Portland, ME$1.3M$10KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Fisher Charitable Foundation
EIN: 010512082
Portland, ME$546K$5KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
The Hudson Foundation
EIN: 010482817
Portland, ME$529K$10KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Palmer Walbridge Foundation
EIN: 016174485
Pennington, NJ$513K$20KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
The Aldermere Foundation
EIN: 016059906
Portland, ME$434K$7KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson
EIN: 010277832
Portland, ME$180K$3KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
John Sage Foundation
EIN: 010469155
Portland, ME$162K$5KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Wing-benjamin Trust Fund Uw
EIN: 016007288
Brooklyn, OH$47K$7KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Rjm Stein Family Foundation
EIN: 026143406
Belfast, ME$8K$175Invitation OnlyView Profile →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Science & Technology Grants in Maine

How much grant funding is available for science & tech in Maine?

Over $30.1M has been deployed across 302 verified foundation grants in Maine according to recent Form 990-PF and 990 filings.

What is the typical science & tech grant size in Maine?

The median grant award is approximately $99,708. However, local grassroots initiatives often receive $5,000–$25,000, while regional endowments can exceed $250,000+.

Which foundations in Maine accept unsolicited proposals?

Approximately 27% of verified institutional grantmakers funding science & tech in Maine accept unsolicited applications without a pre-existing relationship.

How can my nonprofit find foundations that match our mission?

Use NPO Grant to analyze peer award ledgers in Maine, identify foundations with active giving history in your city, and contact verified program officers directly.