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Find similar grantsBusiness Partnership Initiative (BPI) is sponsored by Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). Provides funding for community-based initiatives that improve lower-speed areas into community centers, promoting business development and community facilities.
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Business Partnership Initiative (BPI) | Maine Office of Community Affairs Business Partnership Initiative (BPI) Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) Community-Based Initiatives Opportunities are available for any Maine village or downtown on a state or state aid highway where a community has a vision for significant improvements to lower-speed areas that are or could become a community center inviting businesses and community facilities and are walkable and bicycle friendly.
These projects and anticipated to cost $10 million or more and would likely be contingent on securing special federal allocations such as earmarks or grants. The BIL offers a unique set of opportunities for this program that were not viable in the past. https://www.
maine. gov/mdot/pga/cbi/business/index. shtml Ian Gorecki, Ian.
Gorecki@maine. gov MaineDOT Business Partnership Initiative funding contribution for a project will be capped at 33. 3 percent of the total project cost, with a state share not exceeding $1 million.
Municipal and private shares must make up the remaining match. Funding application timeline Eligible applicant description Local municipality and one or more businesses Eligibility is extended to projects on state and state aid highways that are related to business development and are sponsored by the local municipality and one or more businesses.
Community and Economic Development Infrastructure and Transportation Other (Infrastructure and Transportation) Download this grant as CSV Last updated: December 3, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local municipalities and businesses in Maine. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Business Partnership Initiative (BPI) is funded by Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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