Polar Programs in Maine
Polar Programs (47.078) awarded $4.7 million to recipients in Maine in 22 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.8% of the program's national total. University of Maine System received the most, $4.0 million.
- Awarded in Maine$4.7 million
- Awards22
- Share of the program0.8%
- Rank among states23rd of 49
- National total$609 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $246,367 |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $923,544 |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $515,444 |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $1.7 million |
Recipients in Maine
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine System | Colleges and universities | 15 | $4.0 million |
| University of New England | Colleges and universities | 3 | $349,763 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | Businesses | 2 | $212,902 |
| President and Trustees of Bates College | Colleges and universities | 1 | $151,749 |
| The President and Trustees of Colby College | Colleges and universities | 1 | $30,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)
- National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program
- Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)
Questions people ask
How much Polar Programs money goes to Maine?
$4.7 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 22 awards. Maine ranks 23rd of 49 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Polar Programs money in Maine?
The largest recipient is University of Maine System, with $4.0 million in 15 awards. Next are University of New England and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
Can organizations in Maine apply now?
Yes, 7 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Polar Programs 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