Lewiston, MENew
Business Opportunity Grant
From City of Lewiston Economic Development Office
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $40,000Up to $40,000 (up to $5,000 advance)
- Deadline
- Nov 11, 202612 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
We'll send a reminder email before this grant closes.
The link goes to ci.lewiston.me.us.
Who can apply
- For-profit Lewiston businesses open less than 1 year (pre-opening start-ups also qualify), or existing businesses starting a significantly new line, relocating within or moving to Lewiston
- Fewer than 100 employees, in good standing
- Franchises, cannabis, pawn, gun and liquor shops, MLM and similar excluded
- Must show a funding gap; pre-application required
Any industry
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Rare cash grant aimed squarely at first-year businesses; first-come, first-served while funds last.
Before you apply
Email the pre-application early; full applications are processed first-come, first-served.
Heads up
Later deadlines: Jan 13, Feb 3, Mar 3 and Apr 7, 2027.
Checked on ci.lewiston.me.us, Oct 30 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Business Opportunity Grant
How much is Business Opportunity Grant?
Up to $40,000, paid after you spend (up to $5,000 advance).
When can I apply for Business Opportunity Grant?
Apply by Nov 11, 2026. Check the official page before you apply, as dates can change.
Who can apply for Business Opportunity Grant?
For-profit Lewiston businesses open less than 1 year (pre-opening start-ups also qualify), or existing businesses starting a significantly new line, relocating within or moving to Lewiston. Fewer than 100 employees, in good standing. Franchises, cannabis, pawn, gun and liquor shops, MLM and similar excluded. Must show a funding gap; pre-application required.
Does Business Opportunity Grant require matching funds?
No. The official page doesn't ask for matching funds. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Business Opportunity Grant checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 30, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.