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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.
Statement in support of Johan Sebastian Guerrero’s family and the Biddeford Community
The death of Johan Sebastian Guerrero after being shot by an ICE agent in downtown Biddeford on Monday, July 13, is horrifying. MDF and MDF’s Maine Downtown Center (MDC) stand in grief with and in support of Johan’s family and our MDC Nationally Accredited Main Street Community Member, Biddeford.
Read the full statement of support
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.
MDF’s Maine Downtown Center Opens Application Process for REvitalizeME Downtown Historic Preservation Grants
AUGUSTA, Maine – July 14, 2026 The Maine Development Foundation (MDF)’s Maine Downtown Center program is now accepting applications for the next round of Paul Bruhn…“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
