Applications announced as open by Maine DOER. Due November 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Applicant-specific award terms and complete requirements must be checked in controlling RFA #202609150.
Verified 2026-10-31
Maine Department of Energy Resources
Maine 2026 ACRE Rural Business Clean Energy Grants — RFA 202609150 (November 3; Individual Awards Not Yet Verified)
Maine's 2026 ACRE RFA #202609150 offers grant and technical assistance for eligible small rural businesses to lower energy costs. Applications due November 3, 2026 at 4 p.m. The $950,000 is the combined program pool, not an individual applicant award. The individual award ceiling and other detailed terms must be checked in the controlling RFA.
Required next actionFind RFA #202609150 in Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. Download the full Request for Applications and any updates; determine the exact business size, rural location, industry and project eligibility, individual award limits, cost share and payment requirements. Prepare the application and submit through VSS to the Maine Office of State Procurement Services by November 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Confirm VSS registration and vendor account requirements.