This $750,000 Project Grant award under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) will fund construction projects by Mainehealth, a non-profit healthcare system based in Portland, Maine. The award, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supports the expansion and renovation of healthcare facilities to enhance service delivery in Maine communities. As a major healthcare provider in the region, Mainehealth has a track record of implementing federal grants and...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $350,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to the Dakota Child & Family Clinic, a woman-owned non-profit organization in Burnsville, Minnesota. The grant funding will be used to refurbish and update an existing mobile medical bus, including refreshing the interior, upgrading the generator and air conditioning units, and improving the overall functionality of the vehicle. The refurbished...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493), awarded a $39,572,000 project grant to Millinocket Regional Hospital (MRH) in Millinocket, Maine. The grant will fund a comprehensive renovation and expansion of MRH's emergency department (ED) to triple its capacity and add specialized treatment rooms for cardiac, trauma, psychiatric, and substance use disorder patients. This critical infrastructure project aims to improve...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a $5,416,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to Calais Community Hospital (CCH) in Calais, Maine. The purpose of this 3-year award, effective from September 2024 to September 2027, is to establish a new rural health clinic in the underserved community of Baileyville, Maine. Key project objectives include upgrading the facility's infrastructure to meet health and safety standards, expanding clinical...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $45,000,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to Community Housing of Maine Inc. (Chom) to construct four new recovery residences in rural areas of Maine. The funding will allow Chom to expand the reach of its McAuley Residence program, which provides comprehensive housing and support services for families affected by substance use disorders, mental illness, domestic abuse, and other traumas....
This $14,125,000 Project Grant award under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support MaineHealth, a non-profit healthcare system, in renovating two existing properties in York County, Maine to better serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Specifically, the grant will fund the expansion and renovation of MaineHealth's residential treatment facilities in Saco and Biddeford, Maine. The Saco facility will...
This $20,000,000 Project Grant award from the Healthcare Systems Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) will support the Regional Medical Center at Lubec, Inc. in constructing a new healthcare facility in East Machias, Maine. The new facility will increase access to both medical and dental services in the underserved Washington County area by adding an additional medical provider, a dentist, and a dental hygienist to...
This $1,816,000 Project Grant award, issued on September 30, 2023 by the Healthcare Systems Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (CFDA 93.493 - Congressional Directives), will fund the construction and implementation of healthcare facilities and services in Blaine, ME. The award recipient, the Central Aroostook County Emergency Medical Services Authority, will use the funding to establish and operate community-based healthcare and emergency medical services to address local...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $5,400,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to Mainehealth, a non-profit healthcare system based in Portland, Maine. The grant funding will support Mainehealth's plans to expand its current three-bedroom mental health treatment program at 407 Pleasant Street in Rockland, Maine into an eight-bed residential treatment program that also serves individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder. The...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493), awarded a $15,000,000 Project Grant to Mount Desert Island Hospital (MDIH) to expand and renovate the hospital's emergency department (ED). The funding will enable MDIH, a critical access hospital serving Maine's Downeast region, to triple the size of its ED, improve patient privacy, increase capacity for behavioral health care, and enhance infectious disease management capabilities. The...
This $225,000 Project Grant award, provided under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will fund the launch of a mobile medical trailer at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter's Colby Street location in Waterville, Maine. The trailer will deliver on-site medical treatment, health education, and service coordination for individuals experiencing homelessness, improving access to critical healthcare services. The project aims to provide a range of medical services, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to specialized care, directly at the shelter, reducing barriers such as transportation and inconsistent care. Additionally, the trailer will serve as an educational resource, offering programs on disease prevention, nutrition, and mental health. By facilitating better service coordination, the initiative will ensure continuous and comprehensive care, connecting clients with various community support systems.