Maine PFAS Research Grants

Pre-proposals are due November 10, 2025.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is accepting research proposals for $3.5 million in Major Grants and Targeted Grants for the study of PFAS in agriculture. In this second round of grant funding, $3 million has been set aside for Major Grants valued between $100,000 and $500,000 over two years. The priority research topics are: PFAS in Agricultural Settings: Water, Soil, and Plant Studies; PFAS in Agricultural Settings: Animals and Animal Product Studies; and Understanding and Managing PFAS in On-Farm Agricultural Settings and Products. Another $500,000 has been set aside for targeted grants up to $100,000 to address topics such as management of waste products (e.g., manure) on a farm, safe sources of food for hogs, effective communication strategies, and the extent of PFAS accumulation in pollinators.