In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $807,356 in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County, Maine.
The largest grant in the county—$669,433—was awarded to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
The following table shows how much the EDA invested in projects across all Maine counties in 2023.
Total EDA Grant Awards by Maine Counties (2023)
| Rank | County | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aroostook County | $2,082,000 |
| 2 | Cumberland County | $807,356 |
| 3 | York County | $210,000 |
| 4 | Somerset County | $70,000 |
| 4 | Penobscot County | $70,000 |
| 4 | Androscoggin County | $70,000 |
