At their April 30, 2026 meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved state new markets tax credit financing to assist with the planned expansion of a sawmill in Ashland. The project is expected to make a significant …
FAME has developed extensive resources for educators and professionals who support financial education in their school or community. Financial Wellness Resources for Librarians Are you a librarian who is interested in starting or expanding a financial …
The Financial Check-in with FAME workshop series was created to help Maine people strengthen their money-management skills and confidence, empower them to plan for education costs, reduce financial barriers, and support long-term education affordability. …
In 2019, FAME launched its first ever employee financial wellness program. Led by FAME’s financial education program manager, the incentive-based program was developed using recognized best practices, as well as employee input and surveys. Upon successful …
Program Update – Timeline December 10, 2025: Rules published December 10, 2025: FAME posts Allocation Application on its website January 7, 2026: FAME officially begins accepting Allocation Applications January 30, 2026: FAME anticipates making preliminary …
Besides the people you’ll hire to run your day-to-day operations, consider these other important members of your business team: Your Banker: An experienced business banker knows what to look for with regard to financials, planning, and timing, and knows …
Below you’ll find checklists, tips, tracking sheets, and more to help you navigate the financial aid process. For best results, please download PDFs locally, then open and complete them with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, you can …
Financial aid is available to help families pay for college. Every student should apply for financial aid, regardless of income. You won’t know what financial aid you are eligible to receive unless you apply. Types of Financial Aid There are four basic …
We’re here to support you in the important work you do with students. Below you’ll find resources specifically for you — live and virtual events, recorded trainings, our monthly newsletter, and a variety of FAFSA assets to promote FAFSA completion and help …
FAME is excited to welcome Charlotte Mace as the new Director of Business. Mace brings with her vast expertise in helping Maine businesses grow and expand. As Director of Business, Mace oversees FAME’s capital access strategies and tools, which support …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) today announced the allocatees for the newly recapitalized 2026 Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program (NMCIP). This year’s cohort reflects a strong mix of national and regional community development entities ( …
April is Financial Literacy Month and what better time to roll out new financial wellness resources. According to the Pew Research Center, only half of the adults in America believe they have a good handle on their personal finances. The Finance Authority …
At their April 30, 2026, meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved state new markets tax credit financing to assist with the planned expansion of the Bangor YMCA (the “Bangor Y”). The $57.8 million project is …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is pleased to announce that Mila Tappan, FAME’s Education Affordability Content and Training Manager, has been chosen to receive the 2026 NEOA Claiborne Pell Award. The prestigious distinction was established to “ …
What Is NextGen 529? NextGen 529 is Maine’s Section 529 plan. A great way to help your child save for college is to open and contribute to a NextGen 529 account. Getting started today will open doors for them later — whether they choose to attend trade …
Saving for higher education can help reduce how much student loan debt the family needs to take on. Students and families who have college savings are always in a better position when it comes to paying. There are many types of accounts you can use to save …
There’s money available to help pay for college. Learn more about applying for financial aid and filing the FAFSA. If you’re a Maine student who earned (or will earn) a high school diploma or equivalent in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025, you can attend Maine …
There’s money available to help pay for college. Learn more about applying for financial aid and filing the FAFSA. If you’re a Maine student who earned (or will earn) a high school diploma or equivalent in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025, you can attend Maine …
Your Guide to Finding Scholarships Scholarships are a form of gift aid—meaning they don’t need to be repaid. Most are awarded outside of the college’s financial aid process, so it’s up to you to search and apply. Start with FAME’s Maine Scholarship Search …
There’s money available to help pay for college. Learn more about applying for financial aid and filing the FAFSA. If you’re a Maine student who earned (or will earn) a high school diploma or equivalent in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025, you can attend Maine …
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