US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that multiple Maine localities will receive $29,017,396 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula grant programs. CPD programs support states and communities as they construct and rehabilitate affordable housing, improve public services, and address homelessness. The grant awards are distributed through multiple HUD programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, and the Recovery Housing Program (RHP).
“This funding will help communities across our state expand access to stable and affordable housing while improving essential local services and supporting job creation,” said Senator Collins. “As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to champion investments in housing and community infrastructure so that more Maine families and individuals can find a safe place to call home.”
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
This program supports the development of viable urban communities by funding housing, public infrastructure, and job creation programs that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
The funding for this program is allocated as follows:
State of Maine – $11,867,952
City of Portland – $1,807,636
Cumberland County – $1,509,068
City of Bangor – $833,082
City of Lewiston – $788,103
City of Auburn – $485,861
City of Biddeford – $424,428
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
This program provides formula grants to build, buy, or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership, or to provide direct rental assistance to low-income households.
The funding for this program is allocated as follows:
State of Maine – $4,076,946
City of Portland – $800,654
City of Auburn – $462,520
Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
This program funds the production and preservation of affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households.
The funding for this program is allocated as follows:
State of Maine – $3,134,373
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
This program helps individuals and families quickly regain stable housing after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.
The funding for this program is allocated as follows:
State of Maine – $1,398,052
City of Portland – $161,146
Recovery Housing Program (RHP)
This program provides temporary housing support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
The funding for this program is allocated as follows:
State of Maine – $1,267,575