University of maine system 2.997MIL - FY23 congressional community project funding

The University of Maine System, Division of the University of Maine, is receiving a $2,997,000 Project Grant award from the Small Business Administration Office of the Chief Operating Officer under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059). This funding will support small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives, including programmatic and construction activities, over a 3-year period from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026. The University of Maine System has a long history of delivering education, research, and public service initiatives through federal contracts and grants across areas such as climate, environment, forestry, public health, agriculture, sustainable development, and STEM education. The University frequently partners with other institutions like the University of Vermont and Cusatis Computational Services to execute these federal projects.