Maine (statewide)New
New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants
From New Ventures Maine (University of Maine System) with Norway Savings, Katahdin Trust and Kennebec Savings banks
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- $1,000$1,000 (one per region, six regions)
- Deadline
- Jan 15, 202781 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Quick A short form.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to newventuresmaine.org.
Who can apply
- Maine small business owners, partners or co-owners with 5 or fewer FTE employees, gross sales of no more than $150,000 last calendar year and sales within the last 12 months
- Nonprofits and past winners not eligible
Any industry
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Only six awards statewide.
Before you apply
Read the judging rubric on the page and apply for your own region by Jan 15 at noon.
Heads up
Six $1,000 marketing grants for very small Maine businesses.
Checked on newventuresmaine.org, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants
How much is New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants?
$1,000 (one per region, six regions).
When can I apply for New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants?
Apply by Jan 15, 2027. Check the official page before you apply, as dates can change.
Who can apply for New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants?
Maine small business owners, partners or co-owners with 5 or fewer FTE employees, gross sales of no more than $150,000 last calendar year and sales within the last 12 months. Nonprofits and past winners not eligible.
Does New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants require matching funds?
No. The official page doesn't ask for matching funds.
Where was New Ventures Maine Marketing Mini-Grants checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.