Maine Farm Subsidy Payments
Maine received $4.6B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 42,803 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $212.64 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 0.4% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- Kennebec
- $2,699M
- Aroostook
- $149M
- Penobscot
- $112M
- Washington
- $63M
- Waldo
- $48M
- Cumberland
- $46M
- Somerset
- $42M
- Oxford
- $39M
- Franklin
- $28M
- Androscoggin
- $27M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $371M | $265.70 |
| FY2024 | $382M | $273.56 |
| FY2023 | $538M | $385.48 |
| FY2022 | $585M | $421.27 |
| FY2021 | $568M | $412.31 |
| FY2020 | $360M | $263.52 |
| FY2019 | $245M | $182.20 |
| FY2018 | $263M | $196.24 |
| FY2017 | $270M | $202.46 |
| FY2016 | $301M | $226.05 |
| FY2015 | $304M | $228.93 |
| FY2014 | $66M | $49.89 |
| FY2013 | $60M | $45.08 |
| FY2012 | $85M | $63.90 |
| FY2011 | $113M | $85.19 |
| FY2010 | $133M | $100.50 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF | AUGUSTA | $2,571,492,201 | 114 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | HOWLAND | $1,331,246,460 | 3,464 |
| PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL | BANGOR | $8,925,981 | 89 |
| HERITAGE KNOLL | NAPLES | $7,794,141 | 25 |
| OCEAN EAST LP | ROCKPORT | $5,986,965 | 18 |
| COUNTRY VIEW HSG | FALMOUTH | $5,138,668 | 25 |
| MCCONNELLSBURG COMM | PORTLAND | $4,510,467 | 13 |
| WINTERPORT ASSOC | PORTLAND | $4,413,032 | 29 |
| CALAIS METHODIST | CALAIS | $4,263,386 | 16 |
| MILLINOCKET HOUSING | MILLINOCKET | $3,998,701 | 11 |
| PATTON TERRAC COMM | PORTLAND | $3,917,711 | 12 |
| EAGLE LAKE DEV CORP | FORT KENT | $3,915,500 | 15 |
| HANCOCK COUNTY | ELLSWORTH | $3,764,242 | 9 |
| ROARING SPRINGS | PORTLAND | $3,551,058 | 12 |
| WEST FRONT ST ASSOC | PORTLAND | $3,326,613 | 14 |
| WILSON LAKE ASSOC. | PORTLAND | $3,282,866 | 13 |
| CONCORDIA HOUSING | PORTLAND | $3,232,123 | 12 |
| N E DEVELOPERS INC | SANFORD | $3,228,936 | 15 |
| EAST MILLINOCKET HOUSING CORP | EAST MILLINOCKET | $3,204,792 | 14 |
| WILDEWOOD REDEVELOP | PORTLAND | $3,184,026 | 29 |
How much did Maine receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Maine received $4.6 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 0.4% of the national total across 42,803 payment records. That averages $212.64 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Maine?
Maine averaged $212.64 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Maine receives the most farm subsidies?
Kennebec County leads Maine with $2,699M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Maine counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Maine?
The largest USDA farm program in Maine is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $3,828M. Browse all programs →