step 3: locate funding

 

 www.foundationcenter.org – Tool to identify funders by state, city, or zip code.

 www.segfmaine.com -The SEGF is a professionally-managed venture capital fund that invests exclusively in Maine companies who demonstrate a potential for high growth and public benefit.

 AVCOG funding programsAVCOG provides financing assistance for start-ups, expansions and modernizations throughout the tri-county area. In addition to direct loan programs, AVCOG also provides assistance to businesses in accessing other local and state sources of financing.

 Coastal Enterprises Inc. Financing - CEI offers business financing and technical support for a wide range of small business.

 Maine Technology Institute Funding - Maine Technology Institute works with entrepreneurs, innovators, established businesses and institutions conducting research and development (R&D) to help fund and grow their companies