NA23NMF4630022
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
The Maine Department of Marine Resources will be awarded up to $14,826,500 over three years to design and build a fish lift at Woodland Dam on the St. Croix River in Maine. The project will provide access to 600 miles for all migratory fish species and 60,000 acres of habitat for alewife. This is a top priority for the state of Maine, the Passamaquoddy people, and a large number of other stakeholders and agencies in the region due to its potential to significantly improve fish populations in the region.
Project timing is aligned with the downstream Milltown Dam removal project to ensure immediate project benefits. The project will directly benefit alewife, American shad, American eel, blueback herring, and sea lamprey by providing spawning and rearing habitat. Fish population benefits expected from the project will also result in increased prey for whales, dolphins, groundfish, and saltwater sportfish.
Project timing is aligned with the downstream Milltown Dam removal project to ensure immediate project benefits. The project will directly benefit alewife, American shad, American eel, blueback herring, and sea lamprey by providing spawning and rearing habitat. Fish population benefits expected from the project will also result in increased prey for whales, dolphins, groundfish, and saltwater sportfish.
Funding Goals
20 HEALTHY OCEANS
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Baileyville,
Maine
046943529
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $600,000 (4%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 1136% from $1,200,000 to $14,826,500.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 1136% from $1,200,000 to $14,826,500.
Maine Department Of Marine Resources was awarded
Maine Fish Lift Project: Enhancing Migratory Fish Access & Habitat
Cooperative Agreement NA23NMF4630022
worth $14,826,500
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in March 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Baileyville Maine United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.463 Habitat Conservation.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity NOAA’s Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Notice of Funding Opportunity under the IIJA.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/22/25
Period of Performance
3/1/23
Start Date
12/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$14.8M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$14.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA23NMF4630022
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA23NMF4630022
SAI Number
NA23NMF4630022-003
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BP OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Awardee UEI
KQWCK42PT545
Awardee CAGE
3S1W8
Performance District
ME-02
Senators
Susan Collins
Angus King
Angus King
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations, Research and Facilities, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce (013-1450) | Other natural resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $600,000 | 100% |
Modified: 12/22/25