Examples of Previous Grants

Below you will find examples from of grant awards from our latests grant funding round.  Our grants of $250-$1,000 are used to fund need-based technical assistance and equipment that will help grain-based business owners secure economic opportunities in Maine.

In 2022, we funded $15,350 in grants to 16 businesses.

• The Good Crust – in support of packaging needs
• The Somali Bantu Community Association’s Liberation Farms  – in support of flint corn processing and post-harvest grain handling equipment
• Uproot Pie Co.- in support of an oven
• Afterglow Ice Cream Sammies – in support of website design and refinement
• Spark Bagel – in support of product branding and packaging design
• Night Moves Bread in support of flour proccesing equipment
• Maine Grains in support of media and marketing
• Crystal Spring Farm in support of grain handling equipment
• B&T Baked Goods in support of baking equipment
• The Bankery in support of kitchen equiment
• McLaughlin Family Farms, LLC in support of grain storage equipment and infrastructure
• Sheepscot General Store in support of bakery tools and equipment
• Zu Bakery in support of a mill
• Head Tide Oven in support of refrigeration needs
• MePowered Pastries in support of website updates and development
• Tummy Peace Brown Bread Bakery in support of a mill

In 2021, we funded $10,552 in grants as part of this program.

• The Good Crust – in support of enhancing website functionality
• Hootenanny Bread – in support of professional quality media equipment
• The Somali Bantu Community Association’s Liberation Farms Program – in support of flint corn processing and post-harvest grain handling equipment
• Songbird Farm – in support of a hand bagger
• Uproot Pie Co.- in support of kitchen equipment
• Vesper Bread – in support of infrastructure to power commercial mixer
• Winterberry Farm – in support of professional development and baking education
• Sanctuary Baking -in support of a dough mixer
• Afterglow Ice Cream Sammies – in support of business planning and consultation
• Just Crackers in support of a dough sheeter
• Spark Bagel – in support of a mill

In 2020, we funded $12,495 in grants as part of this program.

• Acadia Clay Ovens– in support of expanding exposure of the business through target print advertising.
• Au Bon Vivant Artisan Bakery – in support of a portion of cost relating to build-out of infrastructure and equipment
• The Bankery– in support of product development
• Bigelow Fields Bread House – in support of hiring professional baking consultants
• Brazen Baking – in support of packaging solutions
• The Good Crust – in support of baking equipment for entrepreneur to feature Maine grown-grains.
• Hello, Good Pie Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen – in support of a labeling solutions
• Hootenanny Bread – in support of baking equipment, maintenance, restoration, and training costs
• The Somali Bantu Community Association’s Liberation Farms Program – in support of flint corn processing and post-harvest grain handling equipment
• The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains –  in support of contracting a business consultant for a new project
• Night Moves Bread –  in support of equipment and installation by a bakery equipment specialist
• Old Dog Baking Company – in support of materials, equipment, and infrastructure
• ORA BREADS Volunteer Baking Guild – in support of baking equipment
• Rusted Rooster Farm– in support of grain storage infrastructure
• Songbird Farm – in support of post-harvest grain infrastructure
• Tumbledown Brewing – in support of brewing equipment
• Uproot Pie Co.-   in support of purchase of baking equipment
• Wild Folk Farm/Maine Rice Project – in support of post-harvest grain equipment
• ZU Bakery – in support of baking equipment