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Hancock County
Planning Commission

A voluntary association of governments in Hancock County, Maine

HCPC has been providing planning and related government-support assistance to Hancock County municipalities since 1970. Our services now include special projects such as support for healthy communities, housing and community development planning and hazardous waste planning. Explore these developments along with our ongoing work in land use, transportation, economic development, solid waste and recycling:

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Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
2024 Community Development Block Grant Launched

HCPC is here to provide technical assistance to our member communities at no charge on CDBG grant application process, and administration. More...


MaineDOT Grant Programs Online

One web page with links to a range of transportation grant opportunities including infastructure, climate adaptation, wildlife crossings, ports and harbors, culverts, byways and more...


Maine Community Resiliency Partnership Program

Through grants and direct support to municipal and tribal governments, the Community Resilience Partnership assists communities to reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy, and become more resilient to climate change effects such as to extreme weather, flooding, rising sea levels, public health impacts, and more.  More...


Maine DEP Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Control Grants Program

2024 Requests for Applications

March 2024 DEP will publish 2024 requests for proposals in March. Their goal is to restore water bodies impaired by NPS pollution and protect water bodies threatened by NPS pollution. Grant funding is provided to DEP by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency under Sections 319(h) and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. FMI:  http://www.maine.gov/dep/water/grants/319.html


Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Grant Opportunities

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry administers a variety of state and federal grants that provide funds for services, resources and personnel to non profit groups, municipalities and other agencies. Please visit our Grant Opportunities page for more information.


How resilient is your town to floods?

We would like to work with Hancock County towns on a rapid assessment of flood hazards and resiliency plans. We will provide maps, analysis and we will work with towns to complete a Flood Resilience Checklist and develop alternative adaptation strategies. Please click here if you would like to learn more about this program. There is no charge for participating.


Heart Health: It's a Walk in the Park!

We are excited about the launch of our new initiative, which maps heart-healthy 30-minute walks around Hancock County! We hope these resources will make it easier for residents to incorporate a bit of cardiovascular activity into their daily routines.
Click to check out the project website, or the Facebook page. You might also see one of our posters or map cards in your town office. Share the links and help us get the word out. We hope you will try out one of these great walks, and let us know what you think!


Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Miss the annual Household Hazardous Waste collection event? Here are some other ideas for safely disposing of household hazardous waste. If you need to dispose of paint, find a collection site near you at www.paintcare.org. Please check our website for updates.


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HCPC, 119 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Voice: (207) 667-7131
EMail: Averi Varney HCPC Executive Director Map to HCPC

The Hancock County Planning Commission prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital or family status. The HCPC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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