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    Maine Space Grant Consortium

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    Augusta, MEWebsite2076224688

    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
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    Headquarters

    Leadership

    Dr Terry Shehata

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    Where Maine Space Grant Consortium Makes Grants

    Maine Space Grant Consortium gives most often in ME, which accounts for 77% of its grants. Its recent grants were all to U.S. recipients, and the recipient country distribution shows 31 grants in the United States. Among the states represented in the recent grants list are ME, VA, MA, NY, and NJ. Maine recipients include University of Maine (Orono, ME), University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME), College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME), and Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME).

    Frequently Asked Questions About Maine Space Grant Consortium

    Does Maine Space Grant Consortium accept unsolicited applications?

    Some active programs do accept unsolicited proposals, including the NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) Program, Faculty Research Seed Grant programs, the Faculty Seed Research Grant Program, and the MSGC Research and Technology Seed Grant Program. Other programs, such as Ideas Lab and Innovation Seed Fund, are not unsolicited.

    What does Maine Space Grant Consortium typically fund?

    Its funded work centers on STEM education, research infrastructure and seed grants, internships, scholarships and fellowships, and space-related research and technology relevant to NASA. Recent grant purposes include Research and Education Grants, Education Grants, Research Grants, workshops, travel grants, and preliminary research.

    How much does Maine Space Grant Consortium give per grant?

    The typical grant size in the provided data is $12,912 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $70,642 at the 75th percentile. Individual recent awards range from smaller grants such as $6,300 to Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance to larger awards such as $740,304 to University of Maine (Orono, ME).

    Where does Maine Space Grant Consortium make grants?

    Maine Space Grant Consortium gives most often in Maine, with 77% of its grants going to recipients in ME. Recent grants also went to recipients in Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. The recipient country distribution shows all recent grants in the United States.

    Who has Maine Space Grant Consortium funded recently?

    Recent grantees include University of Maine (Orono, ME), University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME), College of the Atlantic (Bar Harbor, ME), MaxIQ Corp (Wise, VA), Teachers in Space Inc, Northeastern University (Boston, MA), University of New England (Biddeford, ME), Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME), and Saint Joseph's College of Maine (Standish, ME).

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Maine Space Grant Consortium that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 1 day (Sep 28, 2026)Award: Up to $3K

    Maine/NASA EPSCoR RID Travel Grants

    NASA research and technology prioritiesProfessional travelResearch collaboration

    Who can apply: Eligible applicants include faculty/researchers at Maine higher education institutions and nonprofit research institutions. Activities must align with NASA research areas and applicable Maine priorities. Indirect costs are unallowable.

    Deadline: RID call deadlines: LOIs July 13, 2026; proposals September 28, 2026. Travel awards are described as first come basis.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses in 1 day (Sep 28, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

    Maine/NASA EPSCoR RID Workshops

    NASA research and technology prioritiesWorkshopsResearch infrastructure+1 more

    Who can apply: Eligible applicants include faculty/researchers at Maine higher education institutions and nonprofit research institutions. Proposals must align with NASA research areas and relevant Maine priorities. Cash and/or in-kind cost share is required; indirect costs are unallowable.

    Deadline: Letters of intent due July 13, 2026; proposals due September 28, 2026.

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    Open nowCloses in 1 day (Sep 28, 2026)Award: $3K – $50K

    NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) Program – Maine FY2025-2026

    NASA research and technology prioritiesResearch infrastructureMaine Space Complex technology sectors+1 more

    Who can apply: Faculty/researchers at Maine higher education institutions and nonprofit research institutions. Cost share in cash and/or in-kind is required; indirect costs are capped at 10% of the federal request.

    Deadline: Letters of intent due July 13, 2026; proposals due September 28, 2026; award announcements by October 16, 2026.

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    Open nowCloses in 10 days (Oct 7, 2026)

    K-12 Teacher Aerospace/Space Development Program

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    Who can apply: K-12 educators in Maine; additional eligibility requirements are provided in the program materials.

    Deadline: October 7, 2026

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    Who can apply: K-12 teachers and educational institutions participating in STEM curriculum activities; delivered in collaboration with the Perloff Family Foundation.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    University of MaineOrono, ME$437,4332026Research and Education Grants
    University of Southern MainePortland, ME$200,0622026Research and Education Grants
    College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME$143,1702026Research and Education Grants
    University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME$75,7182026Research and Education Grants
    Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA$49,1332026Research Grant
    Maine Development FoundationAugusta, ME$45,3402026Educational and Workforce Development grant
    Maine Manufacturing Extension PartnershipAugusta, ME$23,8402026Rent - 3,840 Workforce development grant - 20,000.24
    Educate MainePortland, ME$23,7202026Research and Education Grants
    Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME$21,4042026Education Grant
    Robotics Institute of MaineAugusta, ME$17,0002026Educational grants
    Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME$16,6642026Education Grant
    Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME$15,2182026Educational grants
    Teachers in Space IncNew York, NY$12,8002026Education Grant
    Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME$12,0002026Education Grant
    Fathom Fishing IncSwans Island, ME$10,0002026Research grant award
    Maine Mathematics and Science AllianceAugusta, ME$8,0002026Educational grants
    Institute of Competition Sciences Zozude LLCSan Francisco, CA$5,3612026Educational grants
    Challenger Learning Center of MaineBangor, ME$5,3012026Educational grant
    University of MaineOrono, ME$740,3042025Research and Education Grants
    University of Southern MainePortland, ME$285,7542025Research and Education Grants
    College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME$56,6232025Research and Education Grants
    MaxIQ CorpWise, VA$41,2242025Education Grant
    Colby CollegeWaterville, ME$41,2142025Research Grant
    Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA$40,7612025Research Grant
    University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME$26,3892025Research and Education Grants
    Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME$23,3772025Education Grant
    Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME$17,4642025Education Grant
    Teachers in Space IncNew York, NY$16,1732025Education Grant
    Educate MainePortland, ME$11,1222025Research and Education Grants
    Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME$9,0002025Education Grant
    Schoodic InstituteWinter Harbor, ME$7,9432025Research Grant
    University of MaineOrono, ME$512,8972024Research and Education Grants
    University of Southern MainePortland, ME$214,0912024Research and Education Grants
    College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME$91,5092024Research and Education Grants
    MaxIQ CorpWise, VA$46,2162024Education Grant
    Teachers in Space IncNew York, NY$28,8272024Education Grant
    Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME$22,8802024Research and Education Grants
    University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME$13,8242024Research and Education Grants
    Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME$12,0002024Education Grant
    Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA$8,6112024Research Grant
    University of MaineOrono, ME$525,5962023Research and Education Grants
    University of Southern MainePortland, ME$158,5662023Research and Education Grants
    College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME$84,6602023Research and Education Grants
    Teachers in Space IncCape May, NJ$25,0002023Education Grant
    University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME$18,0002023Research and Education Grants
    Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME$15,5712023Research and Education Grants
    Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME$9,0002023Education Grant
    Maine Mathematics and Science AllianceAugusta, ME$6,3002023Education Grant
    Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME$5,5002023Education Grant

    University of Maine

    $437,433
    Orono, ME2026

    Research and Education Grants

    University of Southern Maine

    $200,062
    Portland, ME2026

    Research and Education Grants

    College of the Atlantic

    $143,170
    Bar Harbor, ME2026

    Research and Education Grants

    University of New England

    $75,718
    Biddeford, ME2026

    Research and Education Grants

    Northeastern University

    $49,133
    Boston, MA2026

    Research Grant

    Maine Development Foundation

    $45,340
    Augusta, ME2026

    Educational and Workforce Development grant

    Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    $23,840
    Augusta, ME2026

    Rent - 3,840 Workforce development grant - 20,000.24

    Educate Maine

    $23,720
    Portland, ME2026

    Research and Education Grants

    Bowdoin College

    $21,404
    Brunswick, ME2026

    Education Grant

    Robotics Institute of Maine

    $17,000
    Augusta, ME2026

    Educational grants

    Southern Maine Community College

    $16,664
    South Portland, ME2026

    Education Grant

    Maine Maritime Academy

    $15,218
    Castine, ME2026

    Educational grants

    Teachers in Space Inc

    $12,800
    New York, NY2026

    Education Grant

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    $12,000
    Standish, ME2026

    Education Grant

    Fathom Fishing Inc

    $10,000
    Swans Island, ME2026

    Research grant award

    Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance

    $8,000
    Augusta, ME2026

    Educational grants

    Institute of Competition Sciences Zozude LLC

    $5,361
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Educational grants

    Challenger Learning Center of Maine

    $5,301
    Bangor, ME2026

    Educational grant

    University of Maine

    $740,304
    Orono, ME2025

    Research and Education Grants

    University of Southern Maine

    $285,754
    Portland, ME2025

    Research and Education Grants

    College of the Atlantic

    $56,623
    Bar Harbor, ME2025

    Research and Education Grants

    MaxIQ Corp

    $41,224
    Wise, VA2025

    Education Grant

    Colby College

    $41,214
    Waterville, ME2025

    Research Grant

    Northeastern University

    $40,761
    Boston, MA2025

    Research Grant

    University of New England

    $26,389
    Biddeford, ME2025

    Research and Education Grants

    Southern Maine Community College

    $23,377
    South Portland, ME2025

    Education Grant

    Bowdoin College

    $17,464
    Brunswick, ME2025

    Education Grant

    Teachers in Space Inc

    $16,173
    New York, NY2025

    Education Grant

    Educate Maine

    $11,122
    Portland, ME2025

    Research and Education Grants

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    $9,000
    Standish, ME2025

    Education Grant

    Schoodic Institute

    $7,943
    Winter Harbor, ME2025

    Research Grant

    University of Maine

    $512,897
    Orono, ME2024

    Research and Education Grants

    University of Southern Maine

    $214,091
    Portland, ME2024

    Research and Education Grants

    College of the Atlantic

    $91,509
    Bar Harbor, ME2024

    Research and Education Grants

    MaxIQ Corp

    $46,216
    Wise, VA2024

    Education Grant

    Teachers in Space Inc

    $28,827
    New York, NY2024

    Education Grant

    Bowdoin College

    $22,880
    Brunswick, ME2024

    Research and Education Grants

    University of New England

    $13,824
    Biddeford, ME2024

    Research and Education Grants

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    $12,000
    Standish, ME2024

    Education Grant

    Northeastern University

    $8,611
    Boston, MA2024

    Research Grant

    University of Maine

    $525,596
    Orono, ME2023

    Research and Education Grants

    University of Southern Maine

    $158,566
    Portland, ME2023

    Research and Education Grants

    College of the Atlantic

    $84,660
    Bar Harbor, ME2023

    Research and Education Grants

    Teachers in Space Inc

    $25,000
    Cape May, NJ2023

    Education Grant

    University of New England

    $18,000
    Biddeford, ME2023

    Research and Education Grants

    Bowdoin College

    $15,571
    Brunswick, ME2023

    Research and Education Grants

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    $9,000
    Standish, ME2023

    Education Grant

    Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance

    $6,300
    Augusta, ME2023

    Education Grant

    Maine Maritime Academy

    $5,500
    Castine, ME2023

    Education Grant