The Hancock County Planning Commission can assist municipalities in advancing their community development goals and plans. Through our contract from the Maine Office of Community Development, HCPC helps towns access Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Types of assistance include:
- Economic Development Planning
- Market Research & Economic Development Strategies
- Community Infrastructure Upgrades
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Assistance
Please contact Greg Piduch, gpiduch@hcpcme.org for questions and additional information.
Community Development Block Grants
HCPC is a Technical Assistance Provider for the State of Maine’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Maine CDBG program is a catalyst for projects that are part of a long-range community strategy. The program improves deteriorated districts and local economic conditions, provides incentives for further public and private investments, fosters public/private partnerships, and supports the revitalization of downtown districts.
- Because it is a Block Grant, the State of Maine may develop its own federally-approved grant programs.
- View and download the 2026 CDBG Program Statement here.
- Visit the DECD-CDBG Website for more information.
Program Timeframe
*Funding for this program may be available based upon redistribution, reallocation and/or additional allocation from HUD
**This program is funded in two year cycles