Southern maine community college - FY23 congressional community project funding

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) to the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and its Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) campus. The award, dated November 1, 2023, provides funding through October 31, 2025 for small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives, including counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, education services, and community economic development projects.

MCCS, which is registered as a U.S. state government entity and educational institution, will deliver these services regionally from its South Portland, ME campus. The award builds on MCCS's track record of leveraging prior federal grants from agencies like the Small Business Administration, Department of Labor, FEMA, and Department of Education to provide a wide range of educational programs, training services, and outreach activities benefiting small businesses, workers, students, and the broader community.