Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance
Portland, ME Doing business as Mwpa
- UEI
- RXS7BAS5SEQ3
- CAGE
- 41QB0
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 519 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
- Website
- mainewriters.org
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| To support the maine LIT fest. | National Endowment for the Arts | $25,000 | |
| To support the maine LIT fest. | National Endowment for the Arts | $20,000 | |
| To support the LIT fest fellows program and related events.  | National Endowment for the Arts | $10,000 |
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About the company
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, doing business as Mwpa, is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine, that has been registered to receive federal awards since July 2005. The organization supports and promotes literary arts and publishing initiatives throughout Maine, serving as a hub for writers and publishers in the state. Through federal grant awards, Mwpa has demonstrated its commitment to advancing literary programming and professional development opportunities within Maine's literary community.
Since 2023, Mwpa has received three Project Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), totaling support for the organization's flagship Maine Lit Fest event and associated programming. The initial grant, awarded on July 1, 2023, with a completion date of September 30, 2024, supported the Lit Fest Fellows Program and planning costs for the Maine Lit Fest, providing professional development and mentorship opportunities for emerging writers. Subsequent grants awarded on October 1, 2024, and November 1, 2025, continued the organization's mission to support the Maine Lit Fest itself, with the most recent award extending through October 31, 2026. These NEA Project Grants reflect Mwpa's role in delivering literary festivals, fellowship programs, and related cultural events that enhance artistic development and community engagement in Maine's literary ecosystem. The organization has not served as a prime contractor on federal contracts and currently operates solely through grant-funded programming from the NEA.
Quick answers
Is Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance's SAM.gov registration is active through July 28, 2027.
What is Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance's most recent federal award?
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance's most recent federal grant award is To support the maine LIT fest (19398855226), from National Endowment for the Arts, on November 1, 2025.
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See Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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