Maine has participated in EPSCoR program since 1980. Three new NSF EPSCoR E-RISE RII and E-CORE RII projects were awarded to Maine in 2024, which represent a four-year $23 million investment (with an additional $17 million if renewed) in Maine’s STEM workforce, competitiveness, research capacity, and infrastructure. Impact of NSF EPSCoR in Maine 2024 EPSCoR