Farmington Food Co-op Receives $15,000 Community Investment Fund Grant
The Farmington Food Co-op is growing its bulk food offerings with help from a $15,000 grant from Greater Franklin’s new Community Investment Fund. The co-op’s bulk food bins are a pilot project for the grant program, which opens on January 15, 2027.
Franklin County, Maine Projects Secure $2.37 Million for Recreation, Housing, and Trail Improvements
A community ski mountain, a multi-use trail that connects towns, and housing that supports an outdoor recreation workforce have secured more than $2.3 million in funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Spring 2026 Catalyst Program. The awards reflect the work being done by local organizations, municipalities, and regional partners to identify opportunities, develop competitive projects, and attract investment that strengthens Franklin County communities and supports long-term economic growth.
Survey to Identify Franklin County Coworking Needs
Living in Kingfield, Maine and working as a freelancer for the Daily Bulldog, Dee Menear understands the need for coworking spaces. Thank you, Dee for reporting on our Greater Franklin CoWorks initiative! Read the story for thoughtful comments from future founding members Brandyn Cloutier of Farmington and Andrew Gale of Kingfield.
Jay to become a mill town once again
John Godfrey of Godfrey Forest Products announced at a news conference Friday that he plans to manufacture oriented strand board, similar to particleboard, and bring about 125 jobs to the site of the former Androscoggin Mill on Riley Road. The side of the mill closest to state Route 4, where the digester ruptured at Pixelle Specialty Solutions in April 2020, will be torn down and a new 300,000-square-foot facility will be built. Godfrey said the investment would be in the hundreds of millions.
November 2023 Newsletter
Updates on connecting all of our communities with fast fiber internet, our digital literacy program providing free tech help, CEI’s Childcare Business Lab, and workforce housing.
Opportunity for Public Comment – ARPA Funding in Franklin County
Opportunity for Public Comment – ARPA Funding in Franklin County Under the United States American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, Franklin County is issued $5,870,000 in recovery funds to replace lost revenues and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The county and municipalities in Franklin County are seeking public comment on the use of the […]
American Rescue Plan Act Funding Guidelines for Municipalities
American Rescue Plan Act Funding Guidelines for Municipalities Under the United States American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, Franklin County is issued $5,870,000 in recovery funds to replace lost revenues and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The payment is split into two tranches, with the first payment arriving in May 2021 and the second […]
2021 Round of TIF Applications is Open
Public Notice The 2021 round of grant applications is open! Organizations with projects that are located in the Unorganized Townships are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications are being accepted until June 1st. For further information please contact the TIF administrators at tif@franklincountymaine.gov. Application forms and program guidelines are available here.
$1 million federal grant awarded for broadband implementation in six towns within Franklin County
$1 million federal grant awarded for broadband implementation in six towns within Franklin County On August 20, 2020 the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced that Greater Franklin Development Council (GFDC) was awarded an Economic & Infrastructure Development grant for its competitive application. NBRC’s press release stated, “We believe that this year’s awardees are […]
COVID-19 Grants from SBDC and DECD
COVID-19 Grants from SBDC and DECD Sponsored by the Maine Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Please review this grant opportunity below for small business owners that are in need of financial assistance. The intent of this micro-enterprise grant is to help offset lost revenue […]