Small Business grants & funding

Innovation Voucher Program

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State Small Business Credit Initiative

Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program

Small Business Assistance Program

Small Business Loan Fund

Program Information State Trade Expansion Program

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Meet the Team

James Nimon Director [email protected] Shae McGehee Economic Development Incentives Manager [email protected] Ben Sturtevant Large Business Development...

Domestic Trade Program

Welcome to the Domestic Trade program Thanks to a significant funding opportunity through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan the Department of Economic and Commun...

Marketing and Trade Assistance

Getting the word out about your business and finding new markets for your products can be challenging. These resources and organizations specialize in overcomin...

Financial Resources

The State of Maine does not vet or endorse any specific resource, but we are confident you will find supports that match your needs. Questions? Want to learn mo...

Business Resiliency

Maine businesses who are resilient can weather challenges better. Recently, we've had a global pandemic and severe storms. Learn more about how you can increase...

Grow your Business

Are you ready to expand your business in Maine? Are you looking to hire more workers and increase production? Whether you’re hiring five employees or 50, trying...

Start a Business

Starting a business is an exciting and challenging experience. The Maine Office of Business Development is here to help entrepreneurs like you at every step of...

Maine is a great place to...

The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance and sustain...

Partner Links

Key partners are integral to helping DECD fulfill our mission to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Maine DECD supports these organizations with annual...

Maine Economic Recovery Grants

Business Recovery and Resilience Fund Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub Business Resiliency Resources Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan The Maine Jobs & Recover...

Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance Program

The Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance (SBDCTA) provides funding for the provision of technical assistance to Maine micro-enterprise busines...

Microenterprise Assistance Program

The Micro-Enterprise Assistance Grant (MEA) Program provides grant funds to assist in innovative solutions to problems faced by micro-enterprise businesses. Ass...

Downtown Revitalization Grant Program

The Downtown Revitalization Grant (DR) Program provides funds to communities to implement innovative solutions to the problems facing their downtown districts....

Start or Grow a Business

Maine is among the best states to live in with high marks for its , & health -WalletHub, 2023 Maine's real GDP has grown 17.9% since the beginning of 2019, the...

Delaware Agricultural Financing Program

Delaware Department of Agriculture Delaware Agricultural Financing Program Home Office of the Secretary Delaware Agricultural Financing Program NAVIGATE Office...

Tax Incentives & Financing in Delaware

Learn about Delaware’s tax incentives, corporate financing and personal tax credits s supporting jobs and business growth in Delaware. Incentives Incentives Inc...

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

Division of Small Business State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Listen Delaware’s State Small Business Credit Initiative-Funded Programs (SSBCI) Are y...

Site Readiness Fund

Division of Small Business Site Readiness Fund Listen The Delaware Site Readiness Fund promotes economic growth and stability by investing in the development or...

EDGE Grant Competition

Division of Small Business EDGE Grant Competition Listen Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion The Spring Round of EDGE 2.0 is now closed. April 30 and Ma...