The Town of Gorham has announced the 2025 Capital Expenditure (“CapEx”) matching grant program to support Gorham businesses and farms seeking to expand and grow through a one-time purchase of a capital item, service or site expansion project. These single, one-time procurements will help grantees accelerate plans for growth, and create opportunities for expansion, innovation and job creation in Gorham.

The matching grant program provides up to 50% reimbursement of a total project with a maximum award of $12,000 awarded to a single business.
The program will award grants to businesses in three distinct sectors using a competitive grant application process:

Agriculture, Agribusiness and Agritourism
Manufacturing and Skilled Trades
Retail & Food Services

Detailed information (including eligibility criteria) and the application form can be found online at https://gorhammaine.org/our-services/local-grant-programs/
The application deadline is Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. Applications will be accepted either by email (preferred) or in-person to the Department of Community Development at the Gorham Municipal Center (75 South Street).

For questions, or to discuss your ideas for grant funding, contact Kevin Jensen, or Nina Yeliseyev, in the Office of Economic Development, economicdevelopment@gorham.me.us, (207) 222-1620.