Technology & Software grants & funding

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...

Regions

Enlarge Map Aroostook County Aroostook County is Maine’s northernmost region and the largest county in the state, bordering the provinces of Quebec and New Brun...

Key Industries

Maine is home to businesses representing a diverse set of industries, many of which are rooted in our abundant supply of natural resources. Given Maine’s ambiti...

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...

Dirigo Business Incentives

Incentives Calculator - Get an estimate of the value of Dirigo and other key tax incentive programs for your business DECD is accepting applications for the Dir...

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 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

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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...

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...

Technology Credit

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...