Rural & Agriculture Grants in Maine 2026 — Federal Funding Opportunities
USDA grants for rural development, agricultural research, food security, and rural business development. 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.
- 46 active federal grants open to Maine organizations
- Eligible applicants: nonprofits, universities, state agencies, small businesses
- Award floor and ceiling for each funding opportunity
- Application deadlines and close dates from grants.gov — updated daily
- AI-generated briefings summarizing each program's objectives
Federal grants are available nationally — Maine organizations apply directly to federal agencies. These 46 active opportunities are open to eligible applicants in Maine right now.
USDA administers over 100 grant and loan programs relevant to rural communities and agricultural producers in Maine. The Rural Development mission area — with state offices providing local technical assistance — is the primary source of rural community grant funding. USDA Community Facilities Direct Grants support essential community infrastructure in rural Maine: hospitals, schools, libraries, public safety facilities, and childcare centers serving communities under 20,000. Rural Business Development Grants support businesses and nonprofits in Maine rural communities under 50,000 population. The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) covers up to 50% of costs for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements on Maine farms and rural small businesses.
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds agricultural research, extension, and education through competitive grants open to Maine land-grant universities, agricultural research stations, and qualifying nonprofits. The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) regional grants, Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and Specialty Crop Block Grants distributed through Maine's Department of Agriculture are among NIFA's most widely accessed programs. Agricultural producers, cooperatives, food hubs, and farm-to-institution programs in Maine are common applicants. The Maine USDA Rural Development State Office maintains local technical assistance contacts for producers and organizations seeking USDA application guidance.
Active Opportunities for Maine (46)
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016) targets strategic d...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by DOI-FWS. This initiative (ID: F24AS00298) targets strategic development with...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019) targets strategic d...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN) targets strategic deve...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RD-RBCS-26-RMAP) targets strategic developme...
High-priority technical directive issued by VA-CBO. This initiative (ID: VA-HRTG-NEW-2026) targets strategic development...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by VA-CBO. This initiative (ID: VA-HRTG-2026) targets strategic development wit...
High-priority technical directive issued by DOT-FTA. This initiative (ID: FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by DOI-FWS. This initiative (ID: F27AS00007) targets strategic development with...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RDBCP-DHCS-2026) targets strategic developme...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCBGP-G-26-0004) targets strategi...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-SCRI-011676) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDOJ-OJP-BJA. This initiative (ID: O-BJA-2025-172495) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FNS1. This initiative (ID: USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-2026) targets strategic deve...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FAS. This initiative (ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0009) targets strat...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816) targets strategic de...
High-priority technical directive issued by DOD. This initiative (ID: W9126G262SOI9343) targets strategic development wi...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-011738) targets strategic devel...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011736) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by DOC-DOCNOAAERA. This initiative (ID: NOAA-NMFS-PIR-2026-33156) targets strat...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDOJ-OJP-BJA. This initiative (ID: O-BJA-2025-172594) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FAS. This initiative (ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0011) targets strat...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FAS. This initiative (ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0010) targets strat...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011699) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by DOC-DOCNOAAERA. This initiative (ID: NOAA-NMFS-OHC-2026-33125) targets strat...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940) targets strategi...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32942) targets strategi...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-KMB-32361) targets strategic d...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-EME-32358) targets strategic d...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011716) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858) targets strategic de...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NRCS. This initiative (ID: USDA-NRCS–NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO001448) targets str...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-26-0005) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004) targets strategic...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011656) targets strategic de...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-RHSE-011696) targets strategic dev...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697) targets strategic de...
High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RUS. This initiative (ID: RUS-26-01-DLT) targets strategic development ...
High-priority technical directive issued by EPA. This initiative (ID: EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER) targets strategic develo...