Johnson City, Tennessee. Photo by Johnson City Aerial Photography
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The Main Street America Community Evaluation Platform provides a one-stop portal for local Main Street programs to complete self-assessments for national designation.
Community Self-Assessment & Evaluation Platform Resources
On-Demand Training Webinar
On October 21, 2025, staff from Main Street America and the platform developer, The Relish Jar, hosted a webinar to provide information about the 2026 designation reporting timeline and preview updates to the assessment process and platform. Watch the recording here >
Templates
Click the links below to download board composition, program budget, and transformation strategy work plan templates. Each template provides sample responses for guidance. To satisfy the file upload responses for certain baseline requirements, you may use these templates or your own materials.
Tools & Resources
As you prepare to complete your self-assessment through the platform, check out these resources for additional information about the Community Evaluation Framework and Standards. Consider having the guide and a completed copy of the self-assessment worksheet handy while using the platform.
NEW! Community Evaluation Framework Guide >