Youth Development Grants in Maine

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

Total Capital Deployed
$39.4M

Across 1,386 verified foundation awards

Typical Grant Size
$28,415

Median award for youth in Maine

Open to New Applicants
73%

Of active youth foundations accept unsolicited proposals

Youth Development Grant Funding Landscape in Maine

Nonprofits focused on Youth Development in Maine received $39.4M across 1,386 verified foundation grants over recent tax filings. The typical (median) youth grant in Maine is $28,415, 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 youth initiatives include Maine Community Foundation INC, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, United Way INC, alongside national foundations funding Maine organizations, youth initiatives, and community programs. Of the active institutional grantmakers funding youth in Maine, 73% accept unsolicited grant proposals from new applicants, offering immediate funding opportunities for growing 501(c)(3) organizations.

Top Funded Cities in MaineBy Total Capital
Portland4,841 grants awarded
$153.5M
Augusta1,390 grants awarded
$85.9M
Waterville1,134 grants awarded
$83.6M
Lewiston1,189 grants awarded
$43.7M
Bar Harbor549 grants awarded
$38.6M
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 Youth Development in MaineRanked by annual charitable capital distribution • Form 990-PF & Community Foundations
FoundationHeadquartersAnnual GivingTypical GrantApplication StatusAction
Maine Community Foundation INC
EIN: 010391479
Ellsworth, ME$57.6M$18KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Elmina B Sewall Foundation
EIN: 010387404
Freeport, ME$14.4M$32KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
United Way INC
EIN: 010241767
Portland, ME$3.4M$20KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation
EIN: 010421806
Portland, ME$3.4M$14KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Maine Cancer Foundation
EIN: 010351077
Falmouth, ME$2.4M$60KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Catholic Charities Maine
EIN: 010280225
Portland, ME$1.9M$50KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Schiavi Family Foundation
EIN: 010463183
Portland, ME$918K$8KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Heart of Maine United Way
EIN: 010211478
Bangor, ME$863K$17KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
United Way of Androscoggin County INC
EIN: 010211564
Lewiston, ME$736K$28KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Martin's Point Health Care INC
EIN: 010353275
Portland, ME$570K$11KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Cornelia Warren Community Association
EIN: 010245341
Vero Beach, FL$356K$122KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Waterville Area Boys & Girls Club
EIN: 010344605
Waterville, ME$306K$55KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Maine Humanities Council
EIN: 010339295
Portland, ME$96K$8KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
St Louis Alumni Association INC
EIN: 010343396
Biddeford, ME$89K$2KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites of
EIN: 010112977
Bowdoinham, ME$50K$48KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Development Grants in Maine

How much grant funding is available for youth in Maine?

Over $39.4M has been deployed across 1,386 verified foundation grants in Maine according to recent Form 990-PF and 990 filings.

What is the typical youth grant size in Maine?

The median grant award is approximately $28,415. 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 73% of verified institutional grantmakers funding youth 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.