RSU 53 / Msad 53

RSU 53 / MSAD 53 is a tax-exempt, nonprofit educational organization located in Pittsfield, Maine, that serves as a Regional School Unit providing educational services to school children in its district. The entity is registered in SAM.gov and maintains active federal grant sub-awards through the Maine Department of Education as its prime grantee. RSU 53 / MSAD 53 does not hold federal contracts but participates in federal grant programs that support K-12 education, student nutrition, and related services to its student population and community.

RSU 53 / MSAD 53 has received federal grant sub-awards spanning multiple education and nutrition-focused programs administered by the Maine Department of Education since 2022. The organization has been a consistent recipient of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) funding to provide nutritious meal services to school children, with numerous awards addressing cash grants and food donations for nonprofit lunch service operations. Additionally, RSU 53 / MSAD 53 has participated in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which provides grants to elementary schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price meals. The district has received special education grants under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to support services for children with disabilities from birth through age 20, as well as early intervention services for children ages 3 through 5. Educational improvement grants have supported teacher and principal quality initiatives, academic achievement in high-poverty schools, and comprehensive well-rounded education programs that enhance school conditions and digital literacy. The entity has also received pandemic-related funding through COVID-19 response grants. All sub-awards have been directed through the Maine Department of Education as the administering prime grantee, with funding agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Education.