Housing Opportunity Program Service Provider Grants
General information
Funding agency
Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA)
Program name
Housing Opportunity Program (HOP)
Status
Open
Description
This grant provides funding to service providers to support municipalities with community housing planning and implementation projects.
Contact
Hilary Gove, hilary.gove@maine.gov, 207-441-9137
Additional notes
Service Provider Grants
- Service Provider Grant Program Statement (PDF): Provides information to service providers on how to apply for funding to assist municipalities with housing planning and implementation projects. Applications are due on August 28, 2026.
- This grant application must be submitted through the MOCA Submittable Grants Portal. For assistance, watch this video on signing up for the Submittable platform and completing the grant application.
Funding details
Match required
Yes
Match description
15% match required
Funding application timeline
Applications open
Applications close
Future rounds
Future rounds anticipated
Grant eligibility
Eligible applicant description
Service Providers include: Regional Councils; County governments; Non-profit organizations; Academic institutions; Cooperative extension programs; For-profit enterprises; and Municipalities.
Project categorization
Project type
Capacity and Technical Assistance
Community and Economic Development
Project subcategory
Downtown and Village Development
Housing
Technical Assistance
Other (Capacity and Technical Assistance)
Project stage
Planning
Design
Implementation
Last updated: August 10, 2026