The Affordable Coast Fund is a grant program established in 2007, that addresses two critical issues facing Maine’s year-round island and coastal communities: the lack of affordable housing, and diminishing saltwater access for those who depend upon fishing for their livelihoods. Two grant streams—Affordable Housing Grants and Working Waterfront Grants—will provide a total of $235,000 in 2007 to help Maine communities, families, and fishermen acquire the property and the technical assistance they need and to promote community sustainability. Click here to read comments from some recipients of the Affordable Coast Fund.


  
 

Working Waterfront Fund

Working Waterfront Grants
$130,000 Available in 2007

  

Affordable Housing Fund

Affordable Housing Grants
$105,000 Available in 2007

  
 

Working Waterfront Grants will:

  • Assist with purchase of property, development rights, or rights-of-way
  • Provide technical assistance (legal fees, appraisals, etc.)
  • Support professional development (e.g., harbormaster certification, captain’s license programs, etc.)

  

Affordable Housing Grants will:

  • Help town governments and nonprofits purchase affordable housing for use by island families and community members
  • Assist with capital project expenses to upgrade and maintain existing affordable housing properties
  • Encourage professional development (e.g., assessor certification, seminars, courses, etc.)

  
 

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