
CMGC 2023 Economic Recovery Hub Grant Application |
CMGC’s Economic Recovery Implementation Hub operates under four project areas: technical assistance to small businesses, technical assistance to small businesses with a lens of racial, ethnic, and linguistic minority-owned businesses, administration of new business grants, and entrepreneurial training through Dirigo Labs.
CMGC will deploy approximately $708,000 in non-dilutive grant funding for early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs. These grants will be deployed across four tranches, including specifically designed funding for technology and innovation-based businesses. Grant applications for businesses and entrepreneurs will be open on May 1st, 2023, and accepted on a rolling basis.
Four categories of ERIH Direct Grants will be offered to Businesses & Entrepreneurs:
- Small Business Growth Grants up to $5,000
- Spark Enterprise Grants up to $10,000
- Innovation Grants $25,000 - $49,000
- Special Project Grants $10,000 - $49,000
For grant guidance documents, please visit https://www.centralmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ERIH_Grants-Guidance_WORKING.docx.pdf
For more information, please visit https://www.centralmaine.org/economic-recovery-implementation-hub/
For additional assistance, please contact gabe@centralmaine.org