Maine Agriculture Education Grants Program
Eligibility
Maine K-12 public schools. Projects must integrate agriculture, food systems, or natural resources into classroom instruction.
Program Goals
Maine's Agriculture Education Grants Program helps K-12 teachers bring agriculture education into classrooms across Maine. Projects connect students to Maine's agricultural heritage and food systems.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through Maine DOE. The August 28, 2026 deadline has just passed. Monitor maine.gov/doe for the next cycle.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. August 28, 2026 deadline (closed). Next cycle expected summer 2027. Monitor maine.gov/doe.
Grant Award Amount
$1,000-$2,000 per project depending on grant category.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
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- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Maine K-12 public schools with agriculture education projects.
How much does Maine Ag Ed Grants provide?
$1,000-$2,000 per project.
Can funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. Agricultural science tools aligned to education goals are eligible.
How do Maine schools apply?
Monitor maine.gov/doe for the next cycle.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit supports plant science and environmental topics Maine agriculture education covers.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Maine standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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