Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Rapid Response Grants) | February 2027 (Food Systems Grants)

Funding Amounts: $10,000–$60,000/year (individual orgs); up to $100,000–$200,000/year (collaborations); 1–4 year proposals; 2026 total available funding: $180,000 (limited, by invitation only)

Summary: Supports grassroots, equity-driven efforts to build a just, healthy, and community-led food system in Maine, prioritizing marginalized and underserved groups.

Key Information: 2026 grants are by invitation only due to limited new funding; priority for BIPOC, rural, and women-led efforts.