Join us in supporting Maine’s lighthouse community

EXPLORE GRANT PROGRAM

Photo by Frank Kovalchek

All thanks to you!

Over $200,000 in grants
awarded from the proceeds of our specialty license plate since 2022.

LEARN ABOUT US

"With your generous grant, we look forward to restoring safe access to our light."

Citizens for Squirrel Point Light

Photo by Jonathan Crosby

Featured 2024 Grant Projects

Curtis Island Lighthouse

Photo by David Long

New access floats for machinery to rebuild access stairs

Ram Island Lighthouse

Photo by Paul VanDerWerf

Redesign, repair and replace access point to island

Halfway Rock Light Station

Photo by Jeremy D’Entremont

Repair boathouse, anchor to ledge, add storm shutters

West Quoddy Head Light

Replacement of flooring inside lighthouse visitor center

Seguin Island Light Station

Photo by Dave Cleaveland

Permitting and design for new pier and related dockage

Goat Island Lighthouse

Photo by Stephen Rideout

Construct durable walkway around the lighthouse tower

Mark Island Lighthouse

Remove significant debris from winter storm damage

Swan's Island

Overdue maintenance to bell house (keeper's house)

Wood Island Lighthouse

Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont

Set boathouse back on foundation and rebuild access points

Whitehead Light Station

Build removable walkway for access to the island

MORE PAST GRANT PROJECTS

"Your grant is a beacon of hope and progress. Our community can create a bright future now and we are grateful for your contributions."

Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation

Photo by David Nicholls

Featured 2023 Grant Projects

Eagle Island Lighthouse

Interior cast iron stair restoration inside the lighthouse tower

Doubling Point Light

Photo by Doug Kerr

Full replacement of access walkway after collapse

Squirrel Point Light

Photo by Carol Blake

Total bridge reconstruction to restore safe access to light

Burnt Coat Harbor Light

Installation of new roof shingles on keeper's house