Grants & funding in Maine

Dirigo Business Incentives (formerly ETIF)

Major Business Headquarters Expansion Program

On November 1, 2017, PL 297,  An Act To Promote Major Business Headquarters Expansions in Maine, Promote the Commercialization of Research and Development in Ma...

Pine Tree Development Zones

Employment Tax Increment Financing

Tax Incentives & Credit

Pine Tree Development Zone (PTDZ) / Employment Tax Increment Financing (ETIF)

The Pine Tree Development Zone (PTDZ) and Employment Tax Increment Financing (ETIF) programs closed for new applications on December 31, 2024. Links for existin...

Office of the Maine State Treasurer

CDBG Urgent Need Grant Program

Specialized Business Assistance Programs

CDBG Underground Storage Tank Program

Technology Tax Credits & Sales Tax Exemptions

Business Equipment Tax Relief Programs

Get an estimate of the value of BETE and other key tax incentive programs for your business Maine has two programs targeted to help new and established business...

Meet the Team

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

Workforce Resources

The State of Maine recognizes the importance of training our workforce in order to fuel the growth of our communities. Here are some resources to help your comp...

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...

SelectMaineSites

Explore Maine’s New Site Selection Tool: Search commercial and industrial property listings Conduct demographic analysis Generate business reports Evaluate work...

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...

Move your Business to Maine

Whether you and your business are revolutionizing an industry, looking for a better quality of life, or seeking a strategic location within a day’s drive of 90...

Resources for Diverse Entrepreneurs and Under-represented Business Owners

Maine recognizes the importance of diversity in our business community. Immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and diverse perspectives of all kinds st...

Nonprofit Resources

Start a Nonprofit Please select Business Answers below to determine required licenses and permits.  In the top right hand corner, select the “Start a Business"...

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...