How it Works

Overview

Make it Maine is a community crowdfunding initiative from the Maine Arts Commission in partnership with Patronicity that empowers residents, artists, and community organizations to bring creative projects to life across Maine. The program welcomes locally led ideas that celebrate creativity and contribute to vibrant, welcoming public places throughout Maine.

What You Can Fund

Whether you are looking to activate a public space, create public art, launch a cultural event, or strengthen community connection, Make it Maine helps you raise the funds you need through a grassroots, community-driven crowdfunding campaign.

How It Works

Anyone in Maine with a community-minded arts or placemaking idea can start a crowdfunding campaign through Make it Maine. Participants plan their fundraising strategy and launch their project to the community. Once the campaign is complete, funds raised are disbursed to the Project Creator so the project can be brought to life.

Eligibility

• Anyone in Maine with a community-minded arts or placemaking idea may apply
• Projects are accepted on a rolling basis
• Projects must be located in Maine
• Eligible projects must demonstrate they will create, revitalize, or activate a public space that is free, open to, and accessible to all people

Why Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding aims to fund projects by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, enabling residents to participate and invest in projects they find valuable to themselves and their community. The Make it Maine program uses a web-based crowdfunding platform managed by Patronicity, allowing project information to be accessible to anyone with internet access and inviting residents, businesses, and community organizations to play a part in community improvements.

Platform Features

The Make it Maine crowdfunding platform will accommodate both online and offline donations to support local fundraising needs and campaign goals.

Contact

For questions about Patronicity and the Make It Maine platform, contact Program Director Danielle Moriarty. For accessibility information or assistance, contact ADA Accessibility Coordinator Eli Cabañas at 207-215-5872.