Payments, Grants and Loans for Farms in Maine

Funding your farm through payments, grants, and loans in Maine can be complicated. Please see the list of links below for some of the options. We work hard to keep this current, but, be aware, that occasionally it may be out of date.

• Maine Technology Institute (MTI) PRIME grant: Due Aug. 30

• New Dairy Processor Start-Up Grant: Due Sept. 5

• Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants: Due Sept. 30

• Black Farmer Fund: Rapid Response Fund

• Grow Maine: Small Business Loan & Capital Program

• Livestock Insurance Plans from USDA Risk Management Agency

• Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grants

• MOFGA’s document of current grant programs