Denison, Texas © Randy Sedlacek
Metuchen, New Jersey © Richard Alfonzo Photography
With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, up to 100 small towns with a population of 50,000 or less receive placemaking project funding of up to $50,000 each.
Mark your calendar for our annual conference — and the largest convening of Main Street professionals — in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Check out grants and funding opportunities from external organizations.
With over 1,600 community coalitions nationwide, there’s something for everyone on Main Street. Explore our inspiring member network.
Denison’s Arts and Jazz Fest features live jazz throughout downtown. Discover Denison, Denison Arts Council, local school jazz bands, and over a dozen local art vendors worked together to provide this unique experience. © Randy Sedlacek
2025 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Furniture maker Robby Pederson and his custom furniture store, RVP~1875, is one of Jefferson’s top tourism entities, connecting the history of the community and region with modern experiences and functionality. © Matt Wetrich
2025 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Visitors enjoy the newly renovated Cotton Avenue Plaza, where a Confederate monument stood before being relocated to Rose Hill Cemetery. © DSTO Moore
2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Family-owned and operated businesses like Fountain Alley work daily to create the perfect experience for their customers. © Austin Sims
2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Monroeville, Alabama © Pierce Drones
2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Danville, Virginia © Laura Ashworth
2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner
The James Allen Plaza — constructed by volunteers, city staff, and local artists — is a welcoming space for celebrations, community events, and relaxation. © True Light Photography
2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Metuchen Downtown Alliance board members at the annual Spring Bazaar. © Lauren Beischer
2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Get the tools to plan for, prepare for, and recover from natural disasters in your community. Download the toolkit here.
Marion, IA © Uptown Marion
Erin Barnes explores the ways that Main Street programs are built to last, and how we can recognize this durability in the places we love and the organizations we steward.
Main Street America is proud to recognize Sheri Stuart, Claudia Loya, and Josh Rogers as the recipients of the 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award.
Main Street America is proud to recognize Denison Main Street, Jefferson Matters, and Raton MainStreet as 2025 Great American Main Street Award winners. All three organizations serve as exemplary models for resiliency, creative placemaking, and commitment to preservation-based economic development.
We’re excited to announce a new series on Main Street America’s online store, Shop Main Street, highlighting the stories behind the amazing brands, makers, and producers along our Main Streets.
The Government Relations team is excited to release our new Policy Agenda outlining policy issues and recommendations at the local, state, and federal levels that impact Main Street communities.
Two Main Street America (MSA) Coordinating Programs, Virginia Main Street and Wisconsin Main Street, have been selected to participate in the Unlocking Capital on Main Street Program, funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
Green Bay, Wisconsin © On Broadway Inc.
Get ready to explore Philly during the 2025 Main Street Now Conference!
From technology and scheduling to writing and marketing, these tips will guide you through the process of setting up and running a blog for your organization.
Learn more about registration rates and hear three reasons why you should act now to join us in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 7-9, for our movement's biggest event of the year.
Independence Hall © Sean Pavone/iStock
T-Mobile recently announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, bringing the total number of communities impacted to 375 across 48 states and one U.S. territory.
On this week's episode, host Matt Wagner visits San Germán, Puerto Rico, for a discussion with Roberto Melendez, owner of local restaurant, Pórticos 1606.
Learn how Philadelphia celebrates its rich historical legacy and built environment to create a more sustainable future.
- Hannah Davis, Main Street Program Director, Florence, S.C.
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