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Learn practical lessons about challenges and opportunities presented by building codes when working with historic buildings. Presented by APT.
Tell us about your community’s exceptional Main Street leaders! Current employees, board members, and volunteers of a Local or Coordinating Program with an active membership are eligible to be considered for the Mary Means Leadership Award.
Learn practical lessons about challenges and opportunities presented by building codes when working with historic buildings. Presented by APT.
With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, up to 100 small towns receive placemaking project funding of up to $50,000 each.
The Science Discovery on Main Street grant program provides funding and support to help Main Street communities research, identify, and celebrate their unique scientific assets or history through partnerships and programming.
Join Main Street America in Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional leaders.
Mark your calendars for our annual conference — and the largest convening of Main Street professionals — in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Check out grants and funding opportunities from external organizations.
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, learn how to assess your district’s retail readiness and lay the groundwork for your tenant attraction plan.
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, learn how to foster a thriving Main Street economy through “shop local” and small business support initiatives.
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, gain skills to work effectively with board members while simultaneously helping them define and implement strategic direction and oversight.
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, take a deep dive into the principles of developing and maintaining a robust, sustainable funding structure for Main Street programs.
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, gain a solid understanding of planning processes, from leveraging resources and engaging stakeholders to aligning implementation steps with the Main Street Approach.