State announces grants aimed at preparing Maine towns for climate change

MAINE PUBLIC • May 1, 2025

Over 150 communities throughout the state will receive a total of $8 million in resilience grants aimed at preparing Maine for storms, rising seas, wildfires, and extreme weather Governor Janet Mills announced today. The community resilience grants, now in their fourth year, have provided over $18 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including stormwater drainage, wildfire management planning, stabilizing shorelines, and upgrading public buildings.