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The Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) is a membership organization comprised of participating communities and counties in the Aroostook Washington Economic Development District.

NMDC provides federal and state services at the regional and local levels. NMDC also provides management and support for Aroostook County Tourism (ACT), Aroostook Municipal Association (AMA), and Aroostook Partnership.
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Northern Maine Growth Fund | NMGF

A dollar-for-dollar competitive grant program for Aroostook County businesses established in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. About the Grant Program: This is a competitive grant application to grow the economy in Northern Maine by supporting businesses or entrepreneurs that were established in 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023 and were impacted […]

Northern Maine Business Relief Program | NMBRP

A pandemic relief program for Aroostook County businesses established in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 who experienced financial losses. About the Grant Program:The Northern Maine Business Relief Program is a competitive grant to assist Aroostook County small businesses with less than 250 employees that were established in 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023, were impacted by […]

Business Funding Portal RFP

TheĀ Finance Authority of MaineĀ is working with our economic development partners around the state of Maine to improve the experience of businesses seeking funding. We are requesting proposals for a web-based portal to provide a central intake platform, common funding application, and automated provider matching. We are hosting an information session on May 1 and have […]

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