The Schoodic National Scenic Byway has been selected to compete for $800,000 in federal funding to build a visitor and recreation hub at the Sorrento-Sullivan Recreation Center on U.S. Route 1 in Sullivan, Maine. This project would transform the existing recreation center site into a modern, ADA-accessible gateway for the 29-mile byway, with something for everyone: a covered timber frame picnic pavilion, kids' "Coastal Forests" educational trail, bike repair station, native pollinator garden, interpretive kiosks, free high-speed internet, and upgraded accessible restrooms.

The total project cost is $1,000,000. The federal grant covers $800,000. The Town of Sullivan and other community organizations have committed $100,000. We need to raise the final $100,000 to make this happen.

See our website for more information about the byway: https://schoodicnationalbyway.org

Why we need your help

The State of Maine had committed the final $100,000 of match funding but notified us on May 29th that it cannot fulfill that commitment due to budget constraints. Our resubmission deadline is June 11, 2026. If we cannot show $100,000 in committed match funding by that date, we lose the ability to compete for $800,000 in federal infrastructure investment.

What happens if the grant is not awarded

If the application is submitted but not selected for funding, all donations raised through this campaign will go directly toward building the timber frame pavilion and landscaping at the Sorrento-Sullivan Recreation Center. Either way, your contribution supports this community.