University of Maine SystemFederal contracts and grants
- Orono, ME
- UEI PB3AJE5ZEJ59
USAspending shows $373M in obligations to this recipient in 4 of the 5 fiscal years from FY2023 to FY2027.
The obligations in FY2026 were $56M.
The obligations in FY2027 to date are under $1 million.
The awards of $1 million or more that started since FY2023 came from 8 agencies.
The largest award value came from the Department of Commerce.
A fiscal year under $1 million is not in the total.
The states where the work of the awards of $1 million or more is done. The swatches go from the smallest award value to the largest. The largest is Maine: $293M.
Maine: the address of the recipient.
The amounts for each state. Outlines: US Census Bureau.
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Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | All obligations | Contracts | Other awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $135M | $19M | $116M |
| FY2024 | $139M | $21M | $118M |
| FY2025 | $43M | $7.9M | $35M |
| FY2026 | $56M | under $1 million | $56M |
| FY2027 to date | under $1 million |
Contracts are the procurement award types. Other awards are grants, direct payments, loans (subsidy cost) and other assistance. The contracts figure shows only when contracts alone are $1 million or more.
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Award value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Commerce | 14 | $62M | 23% |
| Department of Defense | 11 | $56M | 21% |
| Department of Agriculture | 17 | $49M | 18% |
| National Science Foundation | 13 | $32M | 12% |
| Department of Transportation | 2 | $25M | 9% |
| Department of Energy | 4 | $21M | 8% |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 4 | $16M | 6% |
| Small Business Administration | 5 | $11M | 4% |
Awards
| Awarding agency | Type | Industry or program | Award value | Start date | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the Navy | GrantProject Grant (B) | 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research | $1.1M | 21 Aug 2026 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of Energy | GrantProject Grant (B) | 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development | $4.0M | 18 Aug 2026 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | 11.469 Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects | $1.0M | 5 Aug 2026 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the Navy | GrantProject Grant (B) | 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research | $2.3M | 29 Jun 2026 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of Energy | GrantProject Grant (B) | 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program | $2.4M | 14 Apr 2026 | ME | USAspending |
| Awarding agency | Type | Industry or program | Award value | Start date | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of TransportationImmediate Office of the Secretary of TransportationTHE X-BRIDGE PROJECT AWARDS $8,000,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PROTOTYPING WITH THE GOAL OF DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN DELIVER ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 20.950 Bridge and Other Transportation Infrastructure Research Program | $23M | 15 May 2025 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of EnergyTHIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS AWARDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE FOR A PROJECT ENTITLED ''AN INTERMEDIATE-SCALE VERSION OF THE VOLTURNUS + FLOATING OFFSHORE ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy | $13M | 25 Sep 2023 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyTASKS A.1, A.2, B.1 AND B.2 | ContractDefinitive Contract | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $11M | 28 Sep 2023 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (afri) | $10M | 11 Mar 2024 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyPURPOSE - THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW GREEN ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS (GEM) FACTORY OF THE FUTURE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED - THE GEM ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects | $9.9M | 10 Apr 2023 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of HealthREGULATION OF CELLULAR BEHAVIOR IN RESPONSE TO EXTRACELLULAR CUES - PROJECT SUMMARY COBRE - 1P20GM144265-01 PARENT AWARD GOAL: THE PARENT AWARD GOAL IS THE ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training | $9.6M | 5 Apr 2023 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF MAINE BAA 22-0022 TITLED, IMPACTS OF SPATIAL-TEMPORAL PRECIPITATION, SNOWPACK PROPERTIES, AND SNOWMELT VARIABILTY ON ... | ContractDefinitive Contract | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $9.0M | 8 Jul 2024 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the NavyINVESTIGATE AND ENHANCE THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES USED FOR THE FABRICATION OF UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS (USVS) AND RELATED MARITIME STRUCTURES DEVELOP ... | ContractDefinitive Contract | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $9.0M | 12 Jul 2024 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyPURPOSE/SCOPE:THE GREEN ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS (GEM) FACTORY OF THE FUTURE IS PROPOSED AS AN INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SPACE THAT LEVERAGES INDUSTRY ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects | $7.9M | 4 Aug 2023 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyPURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW FACILITY IS TO ENABLE RESEARCHERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND INDUSTRY TO DEMONSTRATE AT SCALE FOREST-BASED INNOVATIONS TO SUPPORT ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects | $7.4M | 26 Aug 2024 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the NavyFLEXIBLE AUTOMATION | GrantProject Grant (B) | 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research | $7.2M | 30 Jul 2025 | ME | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyPURPOSE: THE IMPACT PURPOSE FOR THE NEW SAWIC BUILDING IS TO PROVIDE A STATE OF THE ART FACILITY FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN COLDWATER AQUACULTURE. ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects | $6.9M | 26 Aug 2024 | ME | USAspending |
Industries, programs and places of performance
| Industry | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 7 | $41M |
| Assistance listing | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects | 8 | $45M |
| 20.950 Bridge and Other Transportation Infrastructure Research Program | 1 | $23M |
| 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (afri) | 3 | $18M |
| 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research | 4 | $15M |
| 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 5 | $13M |
| 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy | 1 | $13M |
| State | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 79 | $293M |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.5M |
The counties with the largest award value, largest first.
- Penobscot County, ME$255M
- Middlesex County, MA$1.5M
Other recipients of about the same size
Recipients in the same NAICS sector, with an address in Maine. In order of name. These recipients have obligations nearest to those of University of Maine System in the listed fiscal years.
- Colby Co LLCPortland, ME
- Fmi Solutions, Inc.Biddeford, ME
- Global Secure Shipping IncOld Town, ME
- Jackson LaboratoryBar Harbor, ME
- Oak Point AssociatesBiddeford, ME
- Penobscot Health Services, LLCIndian Island, ME
- Penobscot Support Services, LLCIndian Island, ME
- Valt Enterprizes, Inc.Presque Isle, ME
All recipients in Maine, in order of name.
Official records
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Where the figures come from
USAspending.gov API v2 (U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service). Fiscal year obligations: the list of recipients by state, with a listing floor of $1 million for each year. Awards: the award search, new awards of $1 million or more by base obligation date. Parent and business types: the recipient profile.
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Questions
Which fiscal years are in the total?
The total has 4 fiscal years.
- FY2023: $135M
- FY2024: $139M
- FY2025: $43M
- FY2026: $56M
- FY2027 to date: under $1 million
The site lists a fiscal year of a recipient when the obligations of the year are $1 million or more.
Which industries and programs do the awards name?
The contract awards of $1 million or more name 1 NAICS industry.
The largest award value is in NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): $41M.
The assistance awards name 6 assistance listings.
The largest award value is in listing 11.617, Congressionally-Identified Projects: $45M.
Where is the place of performance?
The awards of $1 million or more name 2 states as the place of performance.
The largest award value is in Maine: $293M.
The place of performance is where the work is done. It is not always the address of the recipient.
How many awards are in the lists on this page?
The lists hold 80 awards of $1 million or more that started in FY2023 or later.
Their award value is $294M.
An award under that amount is in the obligations of the fiscal years but not in the lists.