Federal grants to County of Penobscot
County of Penobscot in Bangor, Maine received $1.1 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 5 awards. Its largest program was Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, with $750,000. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $20,259.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$1.1 million
- Awards5
- Awarded in FY 2025$20,259
- Largest award$750,000
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 1 | $750,000 |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $19,389 |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $250,000 |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $21,771 |
| FY 2025 | 1 | $20,259 |
Programs that fund County of Penobscot
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program | 1 | $750,000 |
| Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | 1 | $250,000 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 3 | $61,419 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice | 5 | $1.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot county sheriff's office mental health collaboration program | Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program | October 22, 2020 | $750,000 |
| The purpose of the cops hiring program (CHP) program is to advance the practice of community policing through the hire or rehire of additional career law enforcement officers. Funding under this award program will be utilized by local law enforcement agencies to hire and rehire career law enforcemen | Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | October 13, 2022 | $250,000 |
| Penobscot county will administer the 2023 byrne justice assistance grant for the city of bangor and penobscot county. The goals of this project are to utilize jag funding to focus on the areas of emphasis identified by bja. Bangor police department will purchase 12 universal gun mounts.the penobscot | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | November 7, 2023 | $21,771 |
| Penobscot county will administer the 2024 byrne justice assistance grant for the city of bangor and penobscot county. The goals of this project are to utilize jag funding to focus on the areas of emphasis identified by bja. Bangor police department will purchase 2 smartboards.the penobscot county sh | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | December 5, 2024 | $20,259 |
| The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, t | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | September 26, 2022 | $19,389 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Penobscot get?
$1.1 million in 5 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Penobscot the most?
The Department of Justice, with $1.1 million in 5 awards.
What is County of Penobscot's largest federal grant?
$750,000 under Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, with its first action in the period on October 22, 2020. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund County of Penobscot?
Its largest are Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Bangor
- City of Bangor
- Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness NPC
- Penobscot Community Health Center
- Maine Veterans Homes
- Penquis C.A.P., Inc.
- Bangor Housing Authority
- City of Bangor City Hall
- Eastern Maine Community College
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