The Main Street America Community Evaluation Framework outlines what it means to be a highly successful Main Street program and sets a path for growth and development. The materials included here are designed to support local Main Street programs in aligning their efforts with the Main Street Approach and preparing for annual self-assessments for national designation. Click the download button above to get copies of the full suite of resources, including: 

• Community Evaluation Framework Guide — A tool to help Main Street programs become familiar with the Community Evaluation Framework and designation process, recognize how their program’s efforts align with the six Standards, identify areas for deeper focus and prioritization, and prepare for completing their self-assessment through the Community Evaluation Platform.
• Community Evaluation Worksheet — A stand-alone version of the worksheet included in the guide. Use this worksheet to evaluate your Main Street program’s efforts as part of internal performance tracking or in preparation for completing your annual self-assessment in the Community Evaluation Platform.
• Sample Documentation Templates — Within the Community Evaluation Platform, documentation for three of the nine Baseline Requirements — Board composition, work plan, and program budget — is required. Main Street programs may use these templates or their own materials that satisfy this upload requirement.
• Community Evaluation Platform FAQs — Get answers to common questions about using this platform to complete self-assessments for national designation.
• Self-Assessment Training Webinar — Learn about the 2026 designation reporting timeline and preview updates to the assessment process and platform. Watch the recording here >