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Community Development
HCPC assists Hancock County Towns in seeking state, federal and other support for local planning and development.
Programs at HCPC:
Community Development Block Grants
(Contact person: Tom Martin)
We are a source of information and grant preparation assistance for the Community Development Block Grant program, which is a potential funding source for community infrastructure, economic development, and housing projects. We can also help you find matching sources of funds.
- 2008 CDBG Program Summary
- Ten Tips for Successful CDBG Projects
- CDBG 2008 Program Statement MS Word / PDF
- CDBG Survey Methodology
- 2007 Section 8 Income Limits
- CDBG 2007-2008 Income Survey Form MS Word / PDF
(Contact person: Tom Martin)
We provide technical assistance to local economic and community development organizations, including support to regional efforts like MDI Tomorrow, Peninsula Tomorrow and Schoodic Area Futures.
Historic Preservation
(Contact person: Jim Fisher)
We work with communities to identify and preserve historic resources. The Hancock Register is a photo tour of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. (750K pdf format) A bare-bones listing of historic sites is also available here.
Housing
(Contact person: Tom Martin)
We assist communities in identifying their housing needs, developing
grant proprosals for housing and creating housing policies and plans.
New: The Island Institute's Affordable Coast Program
Unorganized Territory Housing Analysis Funded Programs with the Maine State Government Community Development Block Grants
- Solid Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Management
Regional Economic Development Planning
(Contact person: Tom Martin)
We collaborate with Eastern Maine Development Corporation for regional economic development planning and investment prioritization.