1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsEconomic Development Program is sponsored by Maine Dept. of Economic & Community Development. Home Repair Network <a href="/decd/community-development/cdbg-progr Category: Economic Development.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Maine Dept. of Economic & Community Development” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Economic Development Program | Department of Economic and Community Development Economic Recovery Grants Information HERE Office of Community Development → Economic Development Program → Economic Development Program Project Development and Forms Municipal Tax Increment Financing Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Program Economic Development Program The Economic Development program (EDP) provides communities with gap funding to assist identified businesses in the creation/retention of jobs for low- and moderate-income people.
a) Grants to Municipalities for Direct Business Support: working capital and capital equipment purchase Acquisition, and any type of construction or renovation is not an allowable activity. Applicants may apply on behalf of only one business. EDP funds cannot be used to refinance existing debt.
All EDP activities must be in support of an identified business; speculative activities are excluded. Communities may not apply on behalf of a business that has received prior CDBG EDP funding. * Waivers to increase the maximum grant award amount, in instances where the impact of the project is substantial and can be documented, must be approved by the Director of the Office of Community Development.
All projects must document that at a minimum, 51% of all jobs created or retained because of the funded activity must be taken/held by people of low and moderate income as defined by HUD. Jobs created/retained must be in the community applying for the EDP award. If job creation requirements are not met, the applicant community will be responsible for immediate repayment to DECD of all CDBG funds expended on the project.
4. Program Dollars per Job: The maximum CDBG participation per job created or retained with EDP funds is $30,000. Please see the current Program Statement for further program information.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Maine grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See Maine state grant listing for funding details. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.