Funding search · marine and ocean science · Maine
Who funds marine and ocean science work in Maine
15 funders have a record of paying for marine and ocean science work by Maine recipients: 112 grants totaling $10.1M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Maine Community Foundation ($4.2M), Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($345,000) and The Onion Foundation ($142,500).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Maine recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Maine Community FoundationEllsworth, MECharity · may take applications
28 matching grants · $4.2M · through 2024Largest: $319,150 to Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries — marine science & oceanography, water resources, wetlands conservation & management
Largest: $65,000 to Coastal Enterprises Inc — general operating support
Largest: $15,000 to Coastal Mountains Land Trust — connecting people with nature community programs - coastal mountains land trust
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $539,322 · through 2023Largest: $130,143 to MAINE CENTER FOR COASTAL FISHERIES — maine lobster gear innovation for coastal towns
Largest: $696,118 to Coastal Enterprises Inc — to support growing maine's sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture industry
Davis Conservation FoundationYarmouth, MECharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $122,700 · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries — bringing knowledge to action: interpreting new research for adaptive and sustainable coastal fisheries
Largest: $25,000 to COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS — general grant to support horticulture, education and research.
Boston FoundationBoston, MACharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $42,500 to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc — operating support/annual fund
Largest: $85,000 to GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE — connecting gulf of maine communities to the science of coastal hazards
Largest: $30,000 to COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST — to accomplish 501c3 purpose
Maine Technology InstitutePortland, MECharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $342,316 · through 2024Largest: $66,000 to Coastal Enterprises Inc — cei women's business center propeller iii and automate it
Largest: $400,000 to COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST — land for preservation
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