Lightning Stabilization Grant
General information
Funding agency
Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority (MRLBA)
Program name
Lightning Stabilization Grant
Status
Open
Description
This program helps municipalities address distressed properties they own that are at risk of further deterioration, potentially beyond the point of being viable for reuse. The intent is to “pause” the decline and create time for community visioning and planning efforts to begin or continue.
Contact
Rose Nelson, rnelson@maineredevelopment.org
Funding details
Max award
$25,000
Match required
No
Funding application timeline
Applications open
Applications close
Future rounds
Future rounds anticipated
Grant eligibility
Eligible applicant description
Municipalities, non-profits, and others reviewed on a case by case basis.
Project categorization
Project type
Community and Economic Development
Project subcategory
Arts and Humanities
Downtown and Village Development
Economic Development
Historic Preservation
Tourism and Hospitality
Working Waterfronts
Other (Community and Economic Development)
Project stage
Implementation
Last updated: August 11, 2026