Wabanaki Grants
The Wabanaki Grants program supports Wabanaki-led research and initiatives in Maine that advance Indigenous sovereignty, community well-being, culture, and leadership through funding, capacity-building, and shared learning.
Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application, projected: February 25, 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Individual orgs: $10,000–$50,000/year | Collaborations: up to $200,000/year | Transformational: variable, typically 1–2 years
Summary: Supports Wabanaki-led and -serving organizations in Maine advancing sovereignty, well-being, community culture, and Indigenous leadership.
Key Information: Funding is typically by invitation; majority of funds support multi-year commitments.
Description
The Wabanaki Grants program, administered by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, is dedicated to supporting Wabanaki Tribes and Wabanaki-led or -serving organizations in Maine. The program prioritizes work that advances sovereignty, self-governance, collective well-being, community culture, community building, and Indigenous leadership. In addition to grantmaking, the program provides capacity-building, technical assistance, convening, shared learning, and impact investment resources. Funding is focused on organizations that are majority-led by Wabanaki and Indigenous people or that primarily serve Wabanaki communities, with all activities taking place within Maine.
