URIDA lists 44 programs for people in Maine: 32 from government agencies, 12 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Maine WIC Nutrition Program (Women, Infants, and Children)
Who it is for
Open to people living in Maine, including migrant workers: pregnant, lactating, or postpartum (baby in the last six months) women and birthing parents, and infants and children up to age five; income at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines.
Proof of identity, household income, household expenses and other items depending on your situation, requested by letter with a due date (within 10 days). Sending papers such as current pay stubs, rent receipts, child care receipts and utility bills with the application can speed up processing
MaineHousing Home Accessibility and Repair Program
Who it is for
Low-income homeowners who cannot afford necessary home repairs; must have owned and lived in the home to be renovated or repaired for at least one (1) year prior to applying and have a household income at or below 80% AMI Income Limits.
Qualified homeowners and renters in Maine; eligibility is determined by household income and size (2026 - 2027 Season maximum gross income e.g. $38,070 per year for 1 person, $73,213 for 4); additional criteria may apply.
Nothing to send with the application; after you apply, Maine Office for Family Independence (OFI) contacts you if more documents or information are needed (for example pay stubs, immigration documents)
The application includes the necessary documentation: proof of the child's U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status and Maine residency; proof of employment, school or job training, or retired status
Child Development Services (CDS) Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Who it is for
Children from birth through age five and their families in Maine; regional sites conduct Child Find, screenings and evaluations to identify children eligible for early intervention and special education and related services.
HOPE (Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment)
Run by State of Maine
Documents to prepare
Non-citizens: immigration or naturalization documents
Pregnant with no other minor children: a medical statement with the due date
Job income: pay stubs for the most recent 4 weeks, or a signed employer statement of gross wages
Self-employment: the federal income tax return, or business records from the past 3 months
Income that is not from work: a Social Security award letter, unemployment or workers' compensation, veterans' or military benefits, child support or alimony records
Training or education: an acceptance letter, an unofficial transcript, a course registration, recent grades or a letter stating the program of study
Maine Unemployment Insurance (Bureau of Unemployment Compensation)
Who it is for
Individuals who lost their job or had hours reduced through no fault of their own, are actively looking for work and able and available to work, and earned at least $7,494.72 in the base period and at least $2,498.24 in 2 of the last 4 quarters.
Maine State Grant Program (FAME need-based higher education grant)
Run by Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
Who it is for
Maine undergraduate students of all ages enrolled at least half-time at an eligible Maine school; Maine residents at out-of-state schools are not eligible except possibly NEBHE Tuition Break students; maximum SAI 10,000 for 2026-27.
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Who it is for
People who have Medicare insurance or expect to have it soon; SHIP services are 'available to older people and people who have Medicare because of a disability'; counselors are available throughout Maine.
MaineHousing Community Aging in Place Grant Program
Who it is for
Homeowners who are age 55+ or have a disability, own their home or live in a home owned by a family member, have annual household income within 100% of area median income (AMI), and live within the service area of a partner agency.
Maine CITE Assistive Technology Device Loan (AT4Maine)
Who it is for
AT device loans are available to all Maine residents with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals who support them. Maine CITE services are available to all Maine residents and no documentation of disability is required.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Who it is for
People who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities; to be eligible you must have a disability that keeps you from getting or keeping a job and need VR services to find or keep a job.
Veterans' Emergency Financial Assistance Program (VEFAP)
Who it is for
Veterans who are Maine residents who suffer an emergency and do not have sufficient savings or access to other financial assistance to resolve it; a discharge status of 'Honorable' or 'General Under Honorable Conditions' is required.
Office of Maine Refugee Services (OMRS) - Programs, Grants and Services
Who it is for
ORR-eligible people in Maine: refugees; asylees; Cuban and Haitian entrants; certain Amerasians; certified trafficking victims; SIJ children in URM programs; Iraqi and Afghan SIV holders. Most programs up to five years after arrival.
Mainers age 60 and older when their basic human needs are at stake; common areas include MaineCare denials, elder abuse and financial exploitation, predatory lending, nursing home discharges, guardianship/conservatorship defense and evictions.
Homeowners or renters who were Maine residents during any part of the tax year, owned or rented and lived in a Maine home as primary residence, paid property tax or rent on it, meet income and property tax/rent limits, and are not married filing separately.
Residents of Cumberland County, Maine, and visitors to the region; free covered rides for qualifying seniors, individuals with disabilities, low-income residents, children, and MaineCare recipients; ADA paratransit in the Greater Portland area.