Funding Sources
Introduction
Gulf of Maine Coastal Program works cooperatively with federal and
state agencies, as well as national, regional and local land trusts,
landowners and other conservation
partners to successfully compete
for federal funds available through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
for habitat assessment, protection and restoration. Our staff has substantial
experience in accessing U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service funding sources to support conservation work in Maine, with a focus on projects
that benefit migratory birds (especially waterbirds), diadromous (searun)
fish and federally threatened or endangered species. Our office plays an active
role
in managing the:
- funds available through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program
- Maine Atlantic Salmon Conservation Fund
In addition, we work successfully
with conservation partners to develop and implement
nationally competitive federal grants for habitat
protection
and restoration projects. 
We are frequently able to provide
local partners
with:
- practical advice in understanding funding sources available through a variety of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service programs,
- assistance in identifying the most likely sources of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service funding for your project,
- knowledge of strategic issues and key details that increase likelihood of a successful grant application,
- biological information on habitat values, based on our Gulf of Maine Watershed Habitat Analysis, Beginning with Habitat, Maine Coastal Nesting Islands, Maine Atlantic Salmon Atlas, statewide diadromous fish coverages, and other federal and state data sources,
- landcover and habitat maps,
- wetland and upland area calculations, and
- letter of support.
For a 7-page overview, download Federal and state funding opportunites for habitat protection and restoration in Maine (261K PDF).
For current information on all federal funding opportunities, view and search http://www.grants.gov/index.jsp.
Funding sources
Select from the list below for a brief description of each funding source, along with several examples of successful Maine proposals and a website link that provides detailed information regarding the following programs. Most of the programs described below are funded and/or managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Contact Gulf of Maine Coastal Program directly for additional guidance and information.
