Grant program will give $10 million to Maine farmers and agricultural businesses

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 14, 2020

A new program has made $10 million in grant money available to Maine farmers and agricultural producers hit hard by the pandemic’s economic impact. But candidates will have to act fast. The funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications closing at 5 p.m. Friday. The Agriculture and Food Processing Infrastructure Reimbursement Program will reimburse up to $100,000 spent by Maine food and agriculture businesses as they patch supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic.