Public Service Grant Program
Funds new or expanded community services in Maine that deliver measurable benefits to low and moderate income individuals, including workforce, health, education, and public safety projects.
Funder: Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates: 2026 Public Service Grant Letter of Intent and Application available (see program page for current cycle deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; typically for one year.
Summary: Supports new or expanded community services benefiting low and moderate income individuals in Maine.
Key Information: Projects must provide tangible benefits to LMI persons or HUD-designated groups and represent a new or significantly expanded service.
Description
The Public Service Grant Program, administered by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), provides funding to support operating expenses, equipment, and program materials for community and business resource activities that benefit low and moderate income (LMI) individuals. Eligible activities include workforce training, child care, health care, recreation, education, public safety, fair housing, senior citizen services, homeless services, and drug abuse or mental health counseling and treatment. Projects must deliver tangible benefits to LMI persons or HUD-designated groups and must represent either a new service or a significant expansion of an existing service within the community.
