GORHAM, ME – The Town of Gorham is excited to announce 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 match 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 at Local Grant Programs – Gorham Economic Development at the Town of Gorham’s website.

The application deadline is July 31, 2025 at 5pm. 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 assistance with any questions or to discuss ideas for grant funding, please contact Economic Development Director Kevin Jensen and/or Economic Development Specialist Nina Yeliseyev at 207-222-1620.