NEW GRANT 2024 Tastemakers Program is now live. Food businesses can receive up to $25,000 of one-time grant funds to support operational improvements such as production efficiency and other capacity building work.

  • February 06, 2024 1:53 PM
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    We are excited to announce the application for the 2024 Tastemakers Program is now live.

    The CEI Tastemakers Initiative, sponsored by FocusMaine, is designed to support, scale and strengthen Maine’s local food systems to be better connected, resilient, and sustainable. Food businesses can receive up to $25,000 of one-time grant funds to support operational improvements such as production efficiency and other capacity building work.

    For more details on the 2024 program, including eligibility requirements and potential uses of funds, visit our website. 

     

    Learn More & Apply

    We will be holding informational webinars on Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00am and Monday, February 26th at 6:00pm. Visit Tastemakers Initiative - CEI (ceimaine.org) for Zoom/call-in information. 



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