Maine Coast Fishermens Association
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) is a Brunswick, ME-based nonprofit that works to enhance the sustainability of Maine’s fisheries, advocate for community-based fishermen, and support restoration of the Gulf of Maine. The site describes programs such as Fishermen Feeding Mainers, Fishermen Wellness, policy and science work, and recent grant and relief activities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Maine-based, community-level organization or individual-serving enterprise working on fisheries resilience, disaster/storm recovery, or direct support to coastal fishing communities, seeking modest one-time grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Maine or serving Maine coastal fishing communities.
- • Request is for disaster recovery, small equipment repair, or direct relief for fishermen.
- • Project scale matches ~$5,000 grant size and one-time support.
- • Clear, local community impact tied to fisheries sustainability or livelihoods.
Geography
In the latest observed year all grants and recipients were within Maine, with 100% of grant dollars directed to a single state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct, independent recipients funded in 2024, with modest concentration (top five = 29%), indicating a broadly distributed recipient set for that year.
New Applicants
Direct multi-year turnover evidence is limited, but 2024 shows 17 new recipients were funded; however no public application process was identified, so new-entrant access appears possible but not formalized.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
