In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Somerset County, Maine.
The only grant in the county—$70,000—was awarded to the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments.
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 |
