Federal grants to Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv in Wells, Maine received $7.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 15 awards. Its largest program was Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves, with $5.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.9 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$7.5 million
- Awards15
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.9 million
- Largest award$1.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $845,916 |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $1.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $1.9 million |
Programs that fund Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | 9 | $5.6 million |
| Office for Coastal Management | 3 | $1.1 million |
| National Wild and Scenic Rivers System | 1 | $450,000 |
| Sea Grant Support | 2 | $322,443 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Commerce | 14 | $7.0 million |
| Department of the Interior | 1 | $450,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The wells national estuarine research reserve (wells reserve or reserve) was designated in 1984 and is located on the south coast of Maine. The reserve is administered by the wells national estuarine research reserve management authority (RMA), which is submitting this application for federal fiscal | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | July 19, 2023 | $1.0 million |
| The wells national estuarine research reserve (wells reserve or reserve) was designated in 1984 and is located on the south coast of Maine. The reserve is administered by the wells national estuarine research reserve management authority (RMA) which is submitting this application for federal fiscal | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | September 10, 2025 | $880,967 |
| The wells national estuarine research reserve (wells reserve or reserve) was designated in 1984 and is located on the south coast of Maine. The reserve is administered by the wells national estuarine research reserve management authority (RMA) which is submitting this application for federal fiscal | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | July 12, 2024 | $880,967 |
| The wells national estuarine research reserve (wells reserve or reserve) was designated in 1984 and is located on the south coast of Maine. The reserve is administered by the wells national estuarine research reserve management authority (RMA), which is submitting this application for federal fiscal | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | June 12, 2022 | $780,500 |
| This is for the operation of the wells reserve and its research, education, training, monitoring, stewardship, teacher workshops, administration, davidson fellowship programs and projects. | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | June 8, 2021 | $758,125 |
| The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $453,750 in federal funding to the state of Maine through the national estuarine research reserve system (NERRS) land acquisition and construction program for fiscal year 2025 (NOAA-NOS-OCM-2025-29258). This funding will build t | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | September 15, 2025 | $453,750 |
| 15.962: implementation of york river watershed stewardship plan: the award purpose is to protect wild and scenic river values by achieving the goals enumerated in the york river watershed stewardship plan and engaging beneficiary nonprofit recipients, riverside communities, and local, state, and fede | National Wild and Scenic Rivers System | June 20, 2023 | $450,000 |
| Project safe way: improving public access, safety, resiliency, and stormwater management | Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves | July 1, 2021 | $426,072 |
| The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $400,000 in federal funding to the state of Maine through the inflation reduction act. This funding will build the ability of the wells national estuarine research reserve (NERR) within the wells reserve management authority to | Office for Coastal Management | May 8, 2024 | $400,000 |
| The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $600,000 in federal funding to the state of Maine through the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding will build the capacity of the wells national estuarine research reserve (NERR) within the wells reserve management author | Office for Coastal Management | December 31, 2024 | $399,999 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv get?
$7.5 million in 15 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv the most?
The Department of Commerce, with $7.0 million in 14 awards. The Department of the Interior follow.
What is Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv's largest federal grant?
$1.0 million under Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves, with its first action in the period on July 19, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Wells National Estuarine Research Reserv?
Its largest are Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves, Office for Coastal Management and National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Other grant recipients in Wells
- Maine Community College System
- Town of Wells, Inc
- National Estuarine Research Reserve Association, Inc.
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