60NANB23D184
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to create a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analytical laboratory on the UMaine campus. This laboratory would serve the monitoring needs of the state while advancing the University of Maine's leadership in PFAS research.
Activities to be performed: The proposal will perform the following four activities:
Task 1: Designing and creating a state-of-the-art PFAS analytical and detection center in a building at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine.
Task 2: Purchase instrumentation and equipment for the analytical and detection center to provide UMaine researchers with PFAS analysis and quantification.
Task 3: Hire and sustain the PFAS center staff.
Task 4: Provide PFAS analytical services.
Expected outcomes: This center will provide cost-effective and rapid PFAS analytical services for UMaine researchers.
Intended beneficiaries: PFAS research community, government decision makers, general public.
Subrecipient activities: The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
Activities to be performed: The proposal will perform the following four activities:
Task 1: Designing and creating a state-of-the-art PFAS analytical and detection center in a building at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine.
Task 2: Purchase instrumentation and equipment for the analytical and detection center to provide UMaine researchers with PFAS analysis and quantification.
Task 3: Hire and sustain the PFAS center staff.
Task 4: Provide PFAS analytical services.
Expected outcomes: This center will provide cost-effective and rapid PFAS analytical services for UMaine researchers.
Intended beneficiaries: PFAS research community, government decision makers, general public.
Subrecipient activities: The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Orono,
Maine
04473-5717
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
University Of Maine System was awarded
UMaine PFAS Lab: Advancing Research & Services
Project Grant 60NANB23D184
worth $5,000,000
from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in September 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Orono Maine United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/25/23
Period of Performance
9/1/23
Start Date
6/30/26
End Date
Funding Split
$5.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
60NANB23D184
SAI Number
60NANB23D184_0
Award ID URI
EXE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Funding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Awardee UEI
PB3AJE5ZEJ59
Awardee CAGE
0NNW8
Performance District
ME-02
Senators
Susan Collins
Angus King
Angus King
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific and Technical Research and Services, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce (013-0500) | Other advancement of commerce | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $5,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 9/25/23