11/06/2025
This is a great opportunity for new businesses! Join us to hear from the folks from Official City of Lewiston, Maine at 75 Park on November 25 from 5-6:30 to learn more!
🚀 Lewiston’s New Business Opportunity Grant is Here!
The City of Lewiston is proud to launch the New Business Opportunity Grant Program, designed to fuel the growth and success of Lewiston-based start-ups and new businesses.
💰 Grants up to $15,000 are available to:
✅ Start-ups not yet open
✅ Businesses in their first year of operation
✅ Existing Lewiston businesses opening a new/different line of business
✅ Businesses relocating to Lewiston for the first time
Eligibility Highlights:
For-profit businesses with fewer than 20 employees
Must be in good standing (no tax liens, legal judgments, or code/zoning violations)
Eligible home-based businesses include childcare, bookkeeping, bakeries, marketing/social media, professional services & more
⚠️ Please note: Franchises, cannabis-related businesses, pawn shops, gun shops, liquor stores, adult entertainment, multi-level marketing, and check cashing agencies are not eligible.
📅 Application Training Sessions:
Monday, Nov. 10 | 8:00–9:30 AM @ LA Metro Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 5:00–6:30 PM @ 75 Park, 75 Park St.
📩 Strongly encouraged: Contact our Economic & Community Development staff or attend a training session before applying!
👉 Get Started Today:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 207-513-3126
For more information visit: https://www.lewistonmaine.gov/1414/New-Business-Opportunity-Grant
Let’s build Lewiston’s future together—one new business at a time! 🌟