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GrantMaine 2026 Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Grants (Up to $20,000; December 17, 2026)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $20,000 individual applicant award. The $140,000 EAB program pool and $390,000 combined 2026 Project Canopy/EAB pool are NOT individual grants. Standard 50% nonfederal cash or qualified in-kind match, but EAB 2026 guidelines allow match reduction or waiver for qualifying removal assistance to Maine residents experiencing poverty. Awards reimbursed after eligible costs/project completion.

DeadlineDecember 17, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (time zone not stated in official 2026 guideline). EAB project period conflicting: page 2 and spend timetable February 1, 2027-January 31, 2028, but separate page 6 paragraph states June 30, 2028. Confirm controlling end date with funder. Workshop October 29, 1-3 p.m.

Required next actionReview complete 2026 EAB Mitigation seven-page Guidelines and three-page EAB application, confirm January 31 versus June 30, 2028 conflicting project end dates with Maine Forest Service, and attend October 29 grant workshop if not attended since 2024. Submit online common project overview plus signed separate EAB grant package emailed to PROJECTCANOPYGRANTS.DACF@maine.gov by December 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Include 1-3 page narrative, EAB removals/treatments map and budget, nonfederal match or documented poverty-related waiver request, three-year treatment schedule where appropriate, partner letters, capacity checklist and two authorized signatures. Application limit five pages outside budget tables, submission inbox 10 MB per email.

Current statusOpen 2026 EAB Mitigation competitive assistance; applications due December 17, 2026. Official seven-page guidelines and three-page form reviewed. Controlling project-period inconsistency (January 31 vs June 30, 2028) must be reconciled before protected approval.Source verificationOctober 29, 2026 (official 7-page EAB Mitigation Guidelines and 3-page 2026 EAB application fully reviewed; project-period discrepancy unresolved)Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Governmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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