AI & Technology Grants in Maine 2026 — Federal Funding Opportunities

Federal grants for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computing research from NSF, DARPA, DOD, and NIST. GrantMetric surfaces every active federal notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) relevant to Maine applicants, with award ceiling, eligibility requirements, and close dates visible at a glance.

1107 active federal grants open to Maine organizations
Eligible applicants: nonprofits, universities, state agencies, small businesses
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Application deadlines and close dates from grants.gov — updated daily
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Active Grants: 1107 // State: Maine // Source: Grants.gov // Updated: Daily

Federal Grants in Maine

Federal grants are available nationally — Maine organizations apply directly to federal agencies. These 1107 active opportunities are open to eligible applicants in Maine right now.

Federal funding for artificial intelligence research flows through NSF's National AI Research Institutes program, DARPA, DOD research agencies (ARL, ONR, AFOSR), NIST, and DOE. NSF's AI Institute awards range from $16 million to $20 million over five years for multi-institutional research consortia — Maine universities regularly participate as lead or partner institutions in these cross-institutional AI research programs. NSF also funds individual AI research projects through CAREER, CRII, and standard collaborative research programs accessible to Maine faculty. NIST's AI Safety Institute funds AI evaluation research relevant to both academic and industry researchers in Maine's northeast region.

For Maine technology companies, NSF SBIR and DOD SBIR programs are the primary federal AI funding pathways. NSF SBIR Phase I awards of up to $275,000 fund AI and machine learning feasibility research at the earliest startup stage; Phase II awards of up to $2 million fund product development. DOD SBIR topics directly address dual-use AI capabilities in computer vision, natural language processing, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity intelligence. DOE's ARPA-E funds AI applications in energy systems optimization and materials discovery. Maine companies and universities can also pursue NIST grants for AI measurement science, evaluation methodology, and safety standards development.

Active Opportunities for Maine (1107)

P12AC10113 See Registry

Vegetation Interns

Agency DOI-NPS

High-priority technical directive issued by DOI-NPS. This initiative (ID: P12AC10113) targets strategic development with...

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P25AS00474 05/08/2026

FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants

Agency DOI-NPS

High-priority technical directive issued by DOI-NPS. This initiative (ID: P25AS00474) targets strategic development with...

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PAR-25-274 11/17/2026

Feasibility Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions for NCCIH High Priority Research Topics (R34 Clinical Trial Required)

Agency HHS-NIH11

High-priority technical directive issued by HHS-NIH11. This initiative (ID: PAR-25-274) targets strategic development wi...

Active Opportunities for Maine (1107)

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