Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance Program
Forecasted
The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development’s Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance Program funds expert support for Maine micro-enterprises and start-ups to foster business growth and innovation.
Funder: Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by project; awards support technical assistance for Maine micro-enterprise businesses.
Summary: Provides CDBG-funded technical assistance to eligible Maine micro-enterprise businesses and start-ups through the Maine SBDC network.
Key Information: Communities in several major cities and most of Cumberland County are ineligible; see eligibility section.
Description
This program, administered by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), supports the growth and sustainability of Maine’s micro-enterprise businesses and potential start-ups by providing targeted technical assistance. Funding is distributed through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in partnership with the Maine Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). The goal is to help micro-enterprises access expert guidance and resources needed to develop and thrive in Maine’s business environment.
