See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment d, statement of work, abstract

The Maine Development Foundation received a $1.07 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The award funds workforce development initiatives designed to expand access to job training and employment opportunities for underserved populations across Maine. The Foundation will deliver comprehensive employment services including job training programs, vocational education, apprenticeships, and career services across multiple sectors including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), healthcare, agriculture, and technical fields.

As a community development intermediary with substantial federal grant management experience, the Maine Development Foundation will design and implement community-driven workforce solutions tailored to local labor market needs in Maine. The project specifically addresses employment barriers for underserved and economically disadvantaged populations, preparing job seekers and workers for sustainable employment while improving regional workforce skills to support economic development priorities throughout the state.