As part of her Funding Maine’s Future initiative, Senator Collins, the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, champions investments in Maine that will promote job creation, workforce training, and economic development; expand access to health care; improve public safety, infrastructure, and community resources; and protect our environment. In 2021, Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Senator Collins secured more than $1 billion for hundreds of Maine projects in FY2022, FY2023, and FY2024. In FY2026, Senator Collins has secured more than $425 million for 156 targeted investments throughout the state to date, including at least one project in each of Maine’s 16 counties.
Eligible Maine municipalities and non-profit organizations can learn more about how to apply for future funding opportunities HERE.