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MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities through trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.
Exciting Funding Opportunity for Downtown Preservation Projects
Join MDF’s Maine Downtown Center July 23, 1:30-2:30 for an infomation session on REvitalizeME grants to qualifying communities and projects.
MaineSpark Announces Ambitious New Goal for Its Second Decade
The MaineSpark Coalition, in which MDF is a key partner, announces an ambitious new education and training goal for Maine: by 2035, 70 percent of working-age Mainers will hold postsecondary credentials, opening opportunities to good jobs and creating pathways to prosperity in their communities.
Hear why Alumni of MDF’s ICL (Institute for Civic Leadership) describe how the program experience and the Alumni Network are career-and-life changing. Applications & nominations are being accepted for the next 2026-2027 Class!
23 Jul
REvitalizeME Downtown Grant Information Session
1:30-2:30PM
25 Sep
Connect: People, Place & Prosperity – Celebrating MDF’s 48th Annual Meeting & Champion Awards and Maine Downtown Center Annual Awards
Join us Friday, September 25, for MDF’s 48th Annual Meeting and Champion Award Celebration. Program coming soon!
MDF and Maine State Chamber of Commerce Release Maine Economic Vision 2035
SACO, Maine (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) – The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine Development Foundation today released Maine Economic…“MDF is a special creature of state law, enabled to integrate private sector thinking and experience with state government planning and data. There is no other entity like it.”
Kay Rand, Former Chief of Staff, Governor Angus King
Need funding for a great preservation project? Join MDC on July 23rd for the REvitalizeME Preservation Grant Information Session!
Champion circle members
