Regrants

Membership in the Maine Land Trust Network enables land trusts to apply for grants that provide needed support. While the grants available in any given year vary, resources in support of consulting assistance for all-volunteer land trusts working on Standards and Practices, preserve stewardship funding, merger assistance, and expenses incurred due to COVID-19 have been awarded in recent years.

MCHT/MLTN Funding Programs

L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program

L.L.Bean and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are pleased to provide grant support to Maine’s land trust community. Together, L.L.Bean and MCHT are working to enhance the capacity of Maine’s land trusts in support of land trusts’ efforts to protect Maine’s outdoor heritage and natural landscapes.

Download application and guideline documents: LL Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Guidelines 2025-2026 (PDF) Summary of Past L.L.Bean Grantees L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Application 2025 (PDF)

Climate Resilience Conservation Fund

The Climate Resilience Conservation Fund supports land protection projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce climate impacts on Maine’s land, waters and people. Support for the Fund comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC). Maine Coast Heritage Trust administers the Fund in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. View project criteria, eligibility requirements, FAQs, application information, and more here.

MCHT Land Trust Sustained Collaboration & Merger Assistance Fund

The Sustained Collaboration & Merger Assistance Fund provides financial support to Maine-based land conservation organizations seeking to strengthen organizational health and effectiveness through sustained collaboration and/or merger.

The Fund Includes 3 categories of grants, aligning with different phases of sustained collaboration and merger processes:

Sustained Collaboration Exploration and feasibility
Merger Implementation
Unifying and strengthening merged organizations

Grants in each category generally do not exceed $25,000 with a total maximum of $100,000 per sustained collaborative effort.

View project criteria, application information, and more here.

Organizational Assessment and Capacity Support Program Pilot

The Organizational Assessment and Capacity Support Program is a new program being developed and piloted in 2026 by Maine Coast Heritage Trust via the Maine Land Trust Network. The program provides direct support and funding to land conservation organizations who seek to enhance their effectiveness through assessment, strategic alignment, and tailored capacity building. The program emphasizes reflection, learning, communication, and strategic and structural alignment as tools for enhanced capacity and organizational effectiveness. The program is generously supported by the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation. View project criteria, eligibility requirements, application information, and more here.