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Find similar grantsMaine Community Development Funding via DECD (CDBG Special Projects Program) is sponsored by Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Maine municipalities and local governments seeking support for community or economic development projects can access funding. This could include initiatives tied to aquaculture-related community infrastructure or business development.
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Maine Community Development Funding via DECD (CDBG Special Projects Program) is funded by Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Coastal Community Grant Program (Maine Office of Community Affairs) is sponsored by Maine Office of Community Affairs (Maine Coastal Program and Municipal Planning Assistance Program). This program provides funds to counties, municipalities, unorganized territories, tribal governments, and Regional Planning Organizations in Maine's coastal zone for projects that build community resilience to adapt to a changing climate.
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