Offers a range of programs and services to support economic and community development activities in Maine including Direct Business and Industry Programs that issue loans to businesses to benefit rural areas, create and maintain employment, and improve the economic and environmental climate; Guaranteed Business and Industry Programs that issue loans involving conventional lenders and guaranteed by USDA Rural Development to improve, develop or finance business, industry and employment; as well as various Grant Programs. Click here to locate an office near you.

URL: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/me/rbs.htm