Technology & Software grants & funding

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 Technology Institute

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is an industry-led, publicly funded nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate the growth of technology-intensive...

Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation

The Office of Outdoor Recreation leverages Maine’s assets and outdoor recreation heritage to grow the outdoor recreation economy and build Maine’s outdoor recre...

Maine Office of Tourism

The Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) promotes Maine as a tourism destination and works to support and expand the state’s tourism industry. Key programs of MOT incl...

Laws & Policies

The files below are posted in Adobe Reader and Microsoft Word. Adobe Reader files require the free Adobe Reader software. Microsoft Word files require either Mi...

Bureaus & Offices

Community Development The Office of Community Development (OCD) is a division within the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). The primary focu...

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...

CDBG Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance Program

CDBG Microenterprise Assistance Program

Technology Tax Credits

Financial Incentives

Get an estimate of the value of Maine’s key tax incentive programs for your business Information on rulemaking for the new Dirigo Business Incentives Program Th...

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...

Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

DNREC administers Energy Efficiency Investment Fund rebates to support non-residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment and systems with...

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...

Incentives & Credits

Division of Small Business Incentives & Credits Whatever size your business, whatever industry, whatever development stage, the state of Delaware may have an in...

Real and Personal Property Tax Exemptions

Real and Personal Property Tax Exemptions Overview To encourage businesses to continue to create jobs and modernize their operations, Connecticut exempts certai...

Railroad Depot Zone

Railroad Depot Zone Overview To encourage businesses to redevelop land/facilities around abandoned or underutilized railroad depots, any Targeted Investment Com...

Qualified Manufacturing Plant

Qualified Manufacturing Plant Overview Any Targeted Investment Community with a manufacturing plant that has at least 500,000 square feet may apply to have that...

Opportunity Zone Resources

Opportunity Zone Resources Overview The State of Connecticut is committed to helping all stakeholders optimize the opportunities in Opportunity Zones. Here are...

Municipal Tax Abatements

Municipal Tax Abatements Overview Each Connecticut municipality can offer local tax abatements for both real estate and manufacturing machinery and equipment. T...

Manufacturing Plant Zone

Manufacturing Plant Zone Overview Targeted investment communities that have State-approved Enterprise Zones may request the DECD Commissioner for this additiona...