Application

Main Street Maine

The Maine Downtown Center’s goal is to seek applications bi-annually depending on available funds.

Once funds for new Main Street Maine communities are secured and a new application round is announced, the Center will host mandatory application workshops for communities interested in applying to the program. Main Street Maine application forms will request information about what applicant communities have done to educate their community about the Main Street Maine program and approach. The Getting Started Program will help your community to become a successful program applicant.

As part of designation, communities must commit to maintaining a downtown revitalization program using the Main Street Four-Point Approach®, which includes hiring a downtown manager, maintaining an active board and committee structure, and establishing a three-year funding plan. Details can be found in the Application Guidelines which can be downloaded from the link below.

At least two representatives from applicant communities are required to attend one of two half-day mandatory application workshops.

For more information on the Main Street program, visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Center website at www.preservationnation.org/main-street/.

MSM APPLICATION GUIDELINES [PDF 129KB]