WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that 92 Maine projects included in his Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests will be receiving $136,002,598 through the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2022 budget that passed by a vote of 68-31. Authorized in 2021 on a bipartisan basis, CDS funding reflects funding priorities advocated for by the lawmakers closest to the projects and initiatives, and is included in annual federal appropriations legislation to provide a specific amount of discretionary funding to a state, locality, or nonprofit organization for projects with demonstrated civic and community value.
“From fire stations and town halls to rural healthcare and economic development, Maine’s 2022 Congressionally Directed Spending will support important projects across the state that will improve the lives of Maine people and invest in the future of our communities,” said Senator King. “These historic investments will go directly to the local governments and nonprofits that have provided economic opportunity, supported civic engagement, and distributed vital public services to the people of Maine. These organizations have made immense contributions to our state – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic – and I’m glad they will be getting the funding they need to continue and expand their efforts. I’m grateful that Congress approved so many of my CDS requests, and deeply appreciate all of the Maine organizations who submitted projects for consideration. I look forward to seeing these funds support communities across our state for years to come, and urge Maine groups and stakeholders to seek similar support through the FY2023 budgeting process.”
Senator King is now accepting preliminary requests for Maine-based Congressional Directed Spending projects for FY23. Full information on the CDS application process, eligibility, and FAQs can be found at king.senate.gov/CDS. Interested organizations can also email cdsrequests@king.senate.gov with questions. The current deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Thursday, March 31, 2022, but may be extended depending on Congressional dynamics.
The 92 FY22 Maine projects receiving Congressionally Directed Spending secured by Senator King (sorted by county) are below. You can also download an Excel spreadsheet of the 92 projects HERE.