Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $16 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 19 Maine organizations will receive a total of $16,201,188 to support important development projects. The funding comes from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) Fiscal Year 2026 Catalyst, Timber for Transit, and Forest Economy programs. “The NBRC has been an important partner in helping Maine’s rural communities make investments in projects that strengthen local economies and improve quality of life,” said Senators Collins and King. “This funding will support critical infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, housing, childcare, transportation access, and forest economy projects across our state. These investments will help communities address local needs, create jobs, and expand economic opportunity for Mainers.” Specifically, the funding from the Catalyst Program is allocated as follows: Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry - $1,000,000 Town of Livermore Falls - $1,000,000 Tree Street Youth - $1,000,000 Workforce Housing Coalition Western Maine Mountains - $1,000,000 Brooksville Town House - $902,938 Ashland Water & Sewer District - $680,000 City of Calais - $590,580 Old Town Water District - $520,000 IBEW Augusta Electrical JATC - $497,560 Central Maine Growth Council - $485,000 Spruce Mountain Educational Fund - $368,000 Northern Maine Development Commission, Inc. - $360,210 Town of Albion - $100,000 City of Augusta - $80,000 Matinicus Isle Plantation - $70,400 Town of Vinalhaven - $46,500 The funding from the Timber for Transit Program is allocated as follows: City of Rockland - $4,000,000 Main Street Skowhegan - $2,500,000 The funding from the Forest Economy Program is allocated as follows: Southern Aroostook Development Corporation - $1,000,000 A detailed description of each project can be read here . +++ The NBRC was established by Congress in 2008, with Senator Collins’ and King’s support, to fund a broad range of development projects in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York aimed at alleviating economic distress and encouraging private sector job creation. ###