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Live at Tech Place, Brunswick Landing Brunswick, Maine April 28, 2026 or on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88284473979?pwd=9wsvV8Hi0uVh2kecHhPIFZzSUJFAvU.1 The Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG), in conjunction with Tech Place, are holding this session to familiarize potential borrowers with the business development programs of Maine’s Small Business Development Center, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), Maine Venture Fund, Coastal Enterprises, and the Midcoast Council

Housing Opportunity Program resources available MCOG Presenting at Maine Startup Challenge Stronger Communities Summit Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund MCOG success in advancing culvert upgrades Strong community response for transit survey--thank you! Venturing Forth Business Planning Class Beginning Next Month MCOG Team Contacts

Maine Trails Program Second Round of Funding Working Waterfront Resources CEDS Survey 2026 Maine Sustainability and Water Conference Safe Streets for All Update ADU Pilot Program Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund Coming Soon Legislative Updates New Short-Term Rental Story Map BRIC Announcement Congressionally Directed Spending Deadlines are Approaching MCOG Team Contacts

MCOG received a grant for a Transit Feasibility Study. Follow along to see our progress on our Transportation Page as we plan for elevated public transit in the MCOG region.

Check out our brownfield page to learn about our latest loan program

Click here to view our latest housing dataset: New Short-Term Rental Study from MCOG and view other datasets on our Story Maps page. See our Housing Page for technical assistance on Short-Term Rental Ordinance Guidance and our Healthy Housing Framework. We have also officially launched our ADU Pilot Program, which you can read more about on our housing page.

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The Housing Opportunity Program (HOP) is pleased to announce the release of two resources to support municipalities with the implementation of LD 1829, LD 427, and LD 997.   The first resource is a second round of Municipal Ordinance Development Grants. These grants provide financial support to municipalities to update ordinances to comply with LD 1829, LD 427 and LD 997. The Program Statement, posted on HOP’s website , provides information about the grant opportunity and how

Check out our new Short-Term Rental Story Map! See all of our Story Maps on our data page here . Quantifies STR's in the MCOG region Describes STR's by manager type: In-state Out-of-state Individuals/families Breaks down STR's by how many days listed per year

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Mark your calendars for upcoming deadlines!  Brownfield Program Comprehensive Economic Development Survey Municipal Innovation Day Cooperative Purchasing Public Transportation Survey Working Waterfront Infrastructure Grant Request Art in the Midcoast Economy Maine Master Community Composter Program Coastal habitat restoration grants now open for applications MCOG Team Contacts Read more here:

Mark your calendars for upcoming deadlines! Funding for Resilience Projects: Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Workshop Municipal Innovation Day Maine Connectivity Authority Program Accepted by Federal Government Leveraging State Funds to Implement Housing Policy Best Practices Model Site Plan Review Ordinance MCOG Received Federal Grant for Transit MCOG in the News November General Assembly Debrief MCOG Team Contacts

General Assembly Recap The Housing Continuum Model as a Policy Tool for Municipalities MCOG Contacts

General Assembly: November 20th Brownfield Program Update: We are Accepting Applications! Short-Term Rentals Model Ordinance for Smaller Communities NBRC Updates from MCOG – New Small Business Support Coming Soon! Close-Out of Guaranteed Digital Opportunity Funding Building Permit Data Collection Kicking Off This Winter Municipal Communications Postponed Planners Meeting New Ventures Maine Business Classes MCOG Contacts

General Assembly: November 20th New Funding Opportunity: Maine Public Working Waterfront Infrastructure Fund Workshops/Meetings Coastal Erosion & Nature-Based Solutions Waldo County Climate Action Coalition’s Climate Resilience Fair Knox County Municipal Technology Workshop Brunswick Landing Maine’s Center for Innovation, is Hosting an Exciting Collaborative Event Housing Housing Certification Program ADU Boost Pilot Launch Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for

The Midcoast Council of Governments is excited to announce the launch of the ADU Boost Pilot Program. This pilot program is offered by the Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) and Bangor Savings Bank, an Equal Housing Lender, in collaboration with the pilot communities of Bath, Brunswick, and Rockland. Incentive grant funding is provided by The State of Maine’s Housing Opportunity Grant Program. Please see the town flyer and program pilot information sheet for additional pi

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