Science in Maine
Science (43.001) awarded $24.1 million to recipients in Maine in 40 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.5% of the program's national total. Gulf of Maine Research Institute received the most, $11.3 million.
- Awarded in Maine$24.1 million
- Awards40
- Share of the program0.5%
- Rank among states31st of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 15 | $4.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 17 | $4.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 12 | $4.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 14 | $4.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 15 | $6.1 million |
Recipients in Maine
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Nonprofits | 2 | $11.3 million |
| University of Maine System | Colleges and universities | 16 | $5.9 million |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | Nonprofits | 12 | $3.5 million |
| Odysea LLC | Small businesses | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Maine Space Grant Consortium | Nonprofits | 1 | $749,640 |
| The President and Trustees of Colby College | Nonprofits | 1 | $439,123 |
| Bowdoin College | Nonprofits | 4 | $266,494 |
| President and Trustees of Bates College | Nonprofits | 1 | $249,352 |
Open opportunities under this program
- ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
- ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
- ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
- Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
- ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
- ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.10 Astrophysics Theory
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Science money goes to Maine?
$24.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 40 awards. Maine ranks 31st of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in Maine?
The largest recipient is Gulf of Maine Research Institute, with $11.3 million in 2 awards. Next are University of Maine System and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
Can organizations in Maine apply now?
Yes, 12 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Science in other states
Other large programs in Maine
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- National School Lunch Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program