The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is requesting proposals for its 2026 Community Greenhouse Grant Program.
Donor Name: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/22/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to fund projects that will deliver the greatest measurable benefit by enhancing food production opportunities through investments in shared, educational-use, durable greenhouses. This RFA provides instructions on how schools, community centers, non-profit organizations, and other public entities may apply for one-time grant funding for durable greenhouse structures and associated siting and installation costs.
Priorities
This program prioritizes applications that demonstrate:
- Shared community use: applications should demonstrate community need, strong collaborative partnerships, and a high likelihood of long-term sustainable benefit to the community.
- Local food production: applications should demonstrate how funding will increase food production and likelihood to positively impact the Maine Won’t Wait Climate Action Plan efforts to strengthen Maine’s food system by increasing the amount of food consumed in Maine from producers to 30% by 2030.
- Educational use: applications should demonstrate how funding will expand and/or enhance learning opportunities that increase child and/or adult nutrition knowledge and access to local foods and/or provide training for growers to equip them for current and future challenges in crop production and/or food safety.
Funding Information
- DACF anticipates awarding up to $500,000 through this RFA process.
- Award ranges will be between $10,000 and $100,000 per selected recipient.
- Applicants may not request funding for less than $10,000 or more than $100,000.
Grant Period
August 1, 2026- June 30, 2027.
Allowable Costs
The only allowable costs associated with this RFA are those necessary for an eligible entity to purchase and install a durable greenhouse.
Allowable costs include:
- Costs directly associated with the purchase of a durable greenhouse; and
- Costs directly associated with siting and installation (e.g., earthwork, water, and utility connections) of a durable greenhouse.
Eligibility Criteria
Schools, colleges, universities, non-profit organizations, community centers, and public entities located in Maine are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit MDACF.
