With Deadline Approaching, Governor Mills Encourages Maine Small Businesses to Apply for Economic Recovery Grant Program

What this means

Maine Governor Janet Mills reminded small businesses and nonprofits in September 2020 to apply for the state's $200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on September 9. The release directed applicants to the Department of Economic and Community Development website for the application and program questions and answers; the deadline described in the historical notice has passed.

Official release

September 8, 2020

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement reminding Maine small businesses and non-profits to apply for the State’s $200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program ahead of the application deadline. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST tomorrow, September 9, 2020.

“With the deadline quickly approaching, I encourage small businesses and non-profits across Maine to consider applying for the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program,” said Governor Mills. “While we know these grants cannot wholly replace or repair the economic damage caused by this pandemic, we want to ensure that as many small businesses and non-profits as possible are able to access every dollar they can to support themselves as we move into the fall.”

Maine small businesses and non-profits interested in applying for the program can do so at the Department of Economic and Community’s website. The website also includes additional information and question and answers.

Release text attributed to Maine Governor’s Office. Consult the official publication for any subsequent corrections or updates.