Golden celebrates $2.5 million for rural development across Maine’s second district
Funding for child care and first responders included in new batch of funding
WASHINGTON — Community projects including the construction of new child care and fire department facilities in the 2nd Congressional District will receive millions of dollars in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants announced today.
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) celebrated the announcement of the latest round of funding through the Community Development Block Grant, which he has long supported throughout the appropriations process.
“Directly investing in rural America is one of the most impactful ways Congress can keep small communities safe and prosperous,” Golden said. “Each of these projects will make a meaningful difference for Maine families and I’m glad they’re getting the resources needed to break ground.”
According to the USDA, the projects will serve more than 70,000 Mainers in total. The funding breakdown for the four projects is as follows:
- $750,000 to the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children to construct a 5,000 square foot child care facility in Rangeley;
- $1,567,000 to the Town of Hancock to replace the Cemetery Road fire station with modernized two-story, 6,500+ square foot facility;
- $115,000 to the Millinocket Memorial Library to complete essential accessibility improvements, including a modernized elevator and new basement ramp;
- $100,000 to Responsible Pet Care to construct and expand pet shelter and adoption operations in Norway.
The Community Facilities Grant program provides competitive loan and grant opportunities to municipalities, tribes, and community-based nonprofits in rural areas. In addition to child care and public safety, past funding has helped improve education, recreational opportunities, and health care in rural Maine.
More information about each of the newly funded projects can be found on the USDA’s website.
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