MAINE FUNDING NETWORK

Collaborative capital for Maine business

We care deeply about ensuring that businesses across Maine are able to easily find financing programs that fit their needs. We’ve partnered with funding organizations throughout Maine to get the job done.

OUR MISSION

Building a Gateway to Growth

The Maine Funding Network provides an accessible and equitable process for businesses to navigate alternative funding in Maine.

A Way Forward

Maine asked. We listened. Our passion is helping Maine business. We’ve built a one-stop funding network to grow business in our state.

Better Together

We’ve brought together 20+ agencies from across the state to support Mainers and Maine small businesses.

Turning Ideas into Reality

In addition to connecting you to funding, some of our partners provide critical feedback about the viability of and support for business plans. That means more ideas turn into real businesses.

Providers + Partners

Meet the funding network

The Maine Funding Network is comprised of alternative funding sources from all over the state. We may look different or focus on different areas, but we all share the same goal—to make it easier for Maine businesses to start and grow.

Economic development organization and regional planning

avcog.org

Auburn

An organization that works to innovate and sustain an ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs in Maine.

blackownedmaine.com

Statewide

Statewide community development financial institution

ceimaine.org

Statewide

Business advising for women who want to start or grow their own business in Maine

ceimaine.org/womens-business-center

Statewide

An organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve their business financial goals via technical assistance and financing.

ccfcmaine.org

Statewide

The Cooperative Fund of the Northeast provides financial products and services to cooperative enterprises throughout Maine and the northeast.

cooperativefund.org

Statewide

Economic development organization and regional planning

emdc.org

Bangor

Statewide economic development & finance organization

FAMEmaine.com

Statewide

A Native Community Development Financial Institution whose mission is to improve the social and economic conditions of the Native American tribes in Maine.

fourdirectionsmaine.org

Statewide