About Maine Space Grant Consortium
Improve Maine Affiliates' research infrastructure in areas of mutual interest to NASA and the state of Maine; encourage more students to consider careers in STEM; and enhance NASA's presence throughout the State of Maine.
Focus Areas
STEM education (K-12 through graduate)Research infrastructure and seed grantsInternships (high school and undergraduate)Scholarships and fellowshipsSpace-related research and technology relevant to NASANASA EPSCoR programs
Who They Fund
educational institutions (schools, universities)research institutions/labsstudents and educators
Funding Style
project-based grantmaking
About Maine Space Grant Consortium
Maine Space Grant Consortium is headquartered in Augusta, ME. It reported $3,116,396 in annual grants and $620,372 in total assets on its latest 990 on file for 2025. Its stated work centers on improving Maine affiliates’ research infrastructure in areas of mutual interest to NASA and the state of Maine, encouraging more students to consider careers in STEM, and enhancing NASA’s presence throughout Maine. Recent grantmaking reflects that pattern through large awards to University of Maine (Orono, ME), including $740,304 in 2025, $512,897 in 2024, and $525,596 in 2023. Other major recipients include University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME), which received $285,754 in 2025, $214,091 in 2024, and $158,566 in 2023, and College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME), which received $91,509 in 2024, $84,660 in 2023, and $56,623 in 2025. The foundation also funded MaxIQ Corp (Wise, VA) and Teachers in Space Inc in multiple years. Its grantmaking is project-based and organized around research and education grants for educational institutions, research institutions, students, and educators.
What Maine Space Grant Consortium Funds
Recent grantmaking spans research infrastructure, STEM education, and space-related research and technology aligned with NASA interests. Notable grants include $740,304 to University of Maine (Orono, ME) for Research and Education Grants, $285,754 to University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME) for Research and Education Grants, and $91,509 to College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME) for Research and Education Grants. Other grants supported Education Grant and Research Grant activity, including $46,216 to MaxIQ Corp (Wise, VA), $28,827 to Teachers in Space Inc (New York, NY), and $40,761 to Northeastern University (Boston, MA). Active programs also reference workshops, travel grants, seed research, and multidisciplinary project development.
How Maine Space Grant Consortium Gives
Maine Space Grant Consortium’s typical grant size, based on the recent distribution provided, is $12,912 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $70,642 at the 75th percentile. It gives primarily to educational institutions and research institutions, with students and educators also included among beneficiary types. The foundation funds project-based work and research projects, and several programs accept unsolicited proposals. Its grantmaking appears to be ongoing and program-driven, with annual solicitations noted for Maine NASA EPSCoR research funding.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$421K
Total Revenue
$1.8M
Total Expenses
$1.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $13K and $71K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$71K
Geographic Reach
Regional5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Dr Terry Shehata
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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