Most people are confused about personal grants in Maine. If you live in the state of Maine and are looking for personal financial assistance such as supplemental security income, Medicaid, or state social services, you should look into government benefits instead. Personal grants are financial aid from the local government of Maine for its residents under certain circumstances - the use of the financial funding must have a meaningful purpose to the economy of Maine.
Personal Grants for Work At Home Residents of Maine
With the aid from the federal government, the department of finance & economic growth in Maine is able to provide financial support to residents who work at home. According to the latest research, in Maine, there are over 21,029 business identities have 0 to 4 employees. This number includes people who work at home with sole proprietorship. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Maine and have a registered business in Maine. If your business is in one of the following areas: medicine, education, scientific research, and technology development, you have a higher chance of getting your grant application approved.
Personal Grants for Education for Residents of Maine
Not all students or teachers are eligible to apply for personal education grants in Maine. According to US Census,
In Maine:
- 90.20% have high school diplomas
- 26.90% have at least one post secondary degree
- 9.60% have at least one graduate school degree
As you do not have to pay back the amount of grants given to you, Maine's office of education ensures that personal grants are only given to individuals who need financial assistance for their education related to medicine, education, scientific research, or technology development. And recipients must use their new knowledge and skill set to improve the economy of Maine.
Personal Grants for Veterans in Maine
There are more than 101,400 veterans (both active and retired) in Maine. If you have enrolled, or currently participating in the military, naval force, or air force, you are eligible to apply for veteran personal grants as long as the funds are being used to stimulate the economy of Maine.
You can look at personal grants as "government grants for individuals". Therefore, there are many other types of personal grants such as personal housing grants. If an individual receives grants from the government, he or she has received a type of "personal grants". It is much harder for individuals to receive grants than it is for businesses to receive grants. Maine residents apply for different types of state government grants by contacting Maine financial aid agencies, or
Current online applicants in Maine are browsing from the following cities: Grand Isle, South Casco, South China, Topsham, Dexter, Monticello, Bass Harbor, Clinton, Porter, Phillips
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service General Agreements for Technical Assistance (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS ME CTA 23 NOFO0001292 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 Maine (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS ME CIG NOFO0001269 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
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NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS ME MULTI 22 NOFO0001192 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $90,000 |
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Conservation Innovation Grants Maine State Program (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS ME CIG 22 NOFO0001177 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
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The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Services and Training Grants Reopening for Maine (apply)
Funding Number: FOA ETA 20 08 B Agency: Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $109,629 |
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NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Maine (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS ME CIG 21 NOFO0001101 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 –Maine (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS ME CIG 20 NOFO0001014 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Waldo County, Maine (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1636 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,221,935 |
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Maine Acadian Culture Project (apply)
Funding Number: NPS 19 NERO 0037 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $74,470 |
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Maine Acadian Culture Project (MAAC) (apply)
Funding Number: NPS 18 NERO 0053 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $74,470 |
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