U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $899,992 in funding to support several public housing authorities in Penobscot County and their residents.
“The public housing authorities in Maine are committed to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to low-income Maine residents,” said Senators Snowe and Collins in a joint statement. “This funding will help these organizations provide much-needed services and programs to their residents, therefore helping to build a stronger community.”
Funding from the Rural Housing and Economic Development program will be allocated as follows:
· $299,992 – Four Directions Development Corporation in Orono
· $300,000 – Penobscot Indian Nation
· $300,000 – Penquis CAP, Inc.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds private housing developments to assist in housing opportunities for low-income residents. HUD provides rental assistance to approximately 1.5 million low-income households. It also funds community revitalization projects to meet local needs and expand opportunities for Americans.
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