Funding for your clients
Where a Maine small business can look for money, and who to refer a client to. The guides are safe to send; the lender list is for you.
Guides to send a client
- SBA Loan Program Overview — the SBA loan programs and what a borrower needs to qualify.
- CEI Small Business Grant Resource Guide — grants and grant resources in Maine, updated for 2025.
- Monthly Cash Flow Template — the projections a lender or grant maker will ask for.
Open the “Finding money” collection All money and finance resources
Maine funders
Referring a client to a lender
When referring services to a client, you must provide three referrals. Please feel free to use any referrals on this list.
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Guide Google Sheet
Maine Loan Officers
Maine banks a client can approach, with contact details.
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Investors
The old hub’s list of Maine investors is being checked before it is shared: its deal figures and contacts did not hold up. Until then, ask your section co-chair before pointing a client at an investor.