University of maine system 300K - FY23 congressional community project funding

The University of Maine System was awarded a $300,000 Congressional Community Project Funding grant from the Small Business Administration Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The award runs from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025 under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059), which provides funding for small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives, including programmatic and construction activities. The University of Maine System, through its University of Maine Division and Research & Sponsored Program business unit, will utilize the grant funding to support its extensive history of delivering education, research, and public service across areas such as climate, environment, forestry, public health, agriculture, sustainable development, and STEM education. The University frequently partners with other organizations, including companies and universities, on federal research and development projects for agencies like the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, and NOAA.