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State of Maine 

Recovery Plan 

State and Local Fiscal Recovery 

Funds 

May 19, 2021 to July 31, 2021 Report 

 
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State of Maine 

May 19, 2021 to July 31, 2021 Recovery Plan 

Table of Contents 

General Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3 

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 3 

Uses of Funds ......................................................................................................................... 3 

Promoting Equitable Outcomes ............................................................................................... 4 

Community Engagement ......................................................................................................... 4 

Labor Practices ....................................................................................................................... 5 

Use of Evidence ...................................................................................................................... 5 

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category ........................................................................... 5 

Project Inventory ....................................................................................................................... 7 

Performance Report .................................................................................................................. 8 

Ineligible Activities: Tax Offset Provision .............................................................................. 8
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GENERAL OVERVIEW 

Executive Summary 

The State of Maine received the first tranche totaling $498,747,565.05 of State and Local Fiscal 

Recovery Fund (SLFRF) identified for the State on May 19, 2021. Public Law 2021, chapter 1, 

Part BB enacted on March 17, 2021 required that the Legislature must approve proposed 

expenditures utilizing discretionary funds received by the State from the Federal Government 

due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

On May 4, 2021, the Governor released The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan outlining the 

Administration’s priorities for the State portion of the SLFRF. 

The Mills Administration’s roadmap for these discretionary funds is designed to complement, not 

duplicate, funding already committed by Congress to other recovery efforts. These funds are 

entrusted to us to use both wisely and comprehensively. The Plan draws from 

recommendations from the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee and Maine’s 10-Year 

Economic Development Strategy, which heard input from thousands of Maine people, and 

relied on the expertise of Maine’s business, economic, education, nonprofit and community 

leaders, to develop detailed, consensus priorities for Maine’s economic recovery and future. 

The Plan aims to heal our state from the unprecedented economic disruption of the COVID-19 

pandemic, which has created a disparate “K-shaped” recovery in which those most vulnerable 

to the disruption of the pandemic remain in dire need of economic supports for themselves, and 

for their families. 

On May 25, 2021, the Governor signed PL 2021, chapter 78, An Act To Provide Allocations for 

the Administration of State Fiscal Recovery Funds, allocating $4.6 million for initial 

administrative and planning costs associated with deploying the over $1 billion in SLFRF 

funding anticipated to flow through the State. 

On July 19, 2021, the Governor signed PL 2021, chapter 483, An Act to Provide Allocations for 

the Distribution of State Fiscal Recovery Funds representing the majority vote of the legislature, 

and their approval, of the planned uses of the SLFRF. This piece of legislation takes effect 90 

days after adjournment of the Legislature; funding will be available on October 18, 

2021. Departments and agencies allocated funding through the Legislative process are 

developing business cases outlining the planned use of funds and metrics/KPIs. Those 

business cases will be reviewed by a Steering Committee, as well as outside experts to 

determine alignment with US Treasury guidance, before they are finally approved and deployed. 

Uses of Funds 

On May 25, 2021, the Governor signed PL 2021, chapter 78, An Act To Provide Allocations for 

the Administration of State Fiscal Recovery Funds, allocating $4.6 million for initial 

administrative and planning costs associated with deploying the over $1 billion in SLFRF 

funding anticipated to flow through the State. 

On July 19, 2021, the Governor signed PL 2021, chapter 483, An Act to Provide Allocations for 

the Distribution of State Fiscal Recovery Funds representing the majority vote of the legislature, 

and their approval, of the planned uses of the SLFRF. This piece of legislation takes effect 90 

days after adjournment of the Legislature; funding will be available on October 18, 

2021. Departments and agencies allocated funding through the Legislative process are 

developing business cases outlining the planned use of funds and metrics/KPIs. Those 
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business cases will be reviewed by a Steering Committee, as well as outside experts to 

determine alignment with US Treasury guidance, before they are finally approved and deployed. 

Also included in the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are funds that are earmarked as 

pass through funds for Non-Entitlement Units. In Maine, there were six larger municipalities that 

received funding directly from the Federal Government. The remainder of the State’s towns and 

cities are eligible to apply for their share of this funding for uses consistent with US Treasury 

guidance. 

The State of Maine is receiving other Federal Assistance tied to the American Rescue Plan in 

addition to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Maine’s Department of Health and 

Human Services has been awarded increased funding for the Mental Health Block Grant as well 

as the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant to help address the COVID-19 

pandemic’s behavioral health impacts. American Rescue Plan funding has also been allocated 

to Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services through the Child Care Development Block Grant 

to address childcare issues that have been created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

There is also American Rescue Plan funding allocated to the Homeowner Assistance fund to 

address some of the financial hardships that homeowners are facing due to the COVID-19 

pandemic, including mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, and utility fees. Other 

programs that are administered by various State departments are receiving enhanced funding 

through the American Rescue Plan. This includes funding for Public Health, Health Care and 

Human Services through programs such as SNAP, WIC, and Emergency TANF. There is also 

funding for environmental and climate change issues through the LIHEAP Weatherization and 

Transit Support programs. The Department of Education has made historic investments in 

education and school COVID response. The Jobs and Workforce sectors are being allocated 

funding for Unemployment Program supports. Investments are being made in Economic 

Development through Business recovery programs. The Transportation sectors are being 

supported with transit and transportation recovery funds. There are also efforts underway for 

Equity and Justice reform through Health Disparity funding. Lastly, The State of Maine is also 

partnering with the Maine State Housing Authority to administer the Emergency Rental 

Assistance Program which is also authorized by the American Rescue Plan. 

Promoting Equitable Outcomes 

Departments and agencies allocated funding through the Legislative process are developing 

business cases outlining the planned use of funds and metrics/KPIs. Those business cases will 

be reviewed by a Steering Committee, as well as outside experts to determine alignment with 

US Treasury guidance, before they are finally approved and deployed. Included in this process 

will be the consideration and measure of intended outcomes to promote equity. 

Community Engagement 

Departments and agencies allocated funding through the Legislative process are developing 

business cases outlining the planned use of funds and metrics/KPIs. Those business cases will 

be reviewed by a Steering Committee, as well as outside experts to determine alignment with 

US Treasury guidance, before they are finally approved and deployed. This process, when 

appropriate, will continue to incorporate written, oral, and other forms of input that capture 

diverse feedback from constituents, community-based organizations, and the communities 

themselves 
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Labor Practices 

Departments and agencies allocated funding through the Legislative process are developing 

business cases outlining the planned use of funds and metrics/KPIs. Those business cases will 

be reviewed by a Steering Committee, as well as outside experts to determine alignment with 

US Treasury guidance, before they are finally approved and deployed. This process, when 

applicable, will consider how projects are using strong labor standards to promote effective and 

efficient delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects while also supporting the economic 

recovery through strong employment opportunities for workers. 

Use of Evidence 

Departments and agencies allocated funding through the Legislative process are developing 

business cases outlining the planned use of funds and metrics/KPIs. Those business cases will 

be reviewed by a Steering Committee, as well as outside experts to determine alignment with 

US Treasury guidance, before they are finally approved and deployed. This process will include 

making determinations whether the SLFRF funds are being used for evidence-based 

interventions and/or if projects are being evaluated through rigorous program evaluations that 

are designed to build evidence. 

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category 

Category Cumulative 

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

1 Expenditure Category: Public Health 

1.1 COVID-19 Vaccination $0 $0

1.2 COVID-19 Testing $0 $0

1.3 COVID-19 Contact Tracing $0 $0

1.4 Prevention in Congregate Settings (Nursing 

Homes, Prisons/Jails, Dense Work Sites, 

Schools, etc.) 

$0 $0

1.5 Personal Protective Equipment $0 $0

1.6 Medical Expenses (including Alternative Care 

Facilities) 

$0 $0

1.7 Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes 

to Public Facilities that respond to the COVID19 public health emergency

$0 $0

1.8 Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses 

(including Communications, Enforcement, 

Isolation/Quarantine) 

$0 $0

1.9 Payroll Costs for Public Health, Safety, and 

Other Public Sector Staff Responding to 

COVID-19

$0 $0

1.10 Mental Health Services $0 $0

1.11 Substance Use Services $0 $0

1.12 Other Public Health Services $0 $0

2 Expenditure Category: Negative Economic 

Impacts

2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs $0 $0
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Category Cumulative 

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

2.2 Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and 

Utility Aid 

$0 $0

2.3 Household Assistance: Cash Transfers $0 $0

2.4 Household Assistance: Internet Access 

Programs 

$0 $0

2.5 Household Assistance: Eviction Prevention $0 $0

2.6 Unemployment Benefits or Cash Assistance to 

Unemployed Workers 

$0 $0

2.7 Job Training Assistance (e.g., Sectoral jobtraining, Subsidized Employment, Employment 

Supports or Incentives)

$0 $0

2.8 Contributions to UI Trust Funds* $0 $0

2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance (General) $0 $0

2.10 Aid to nonprofit organizations $0 $0

2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality $0 $0

2.12 Aid to Other Impacted Industries $0 $0

2.13 Other Economic Support $0 $0

2.14 Rehiring Public Sector Staff $0 $0

3 Expenditure Category: Services to 

Disproportionately Impacted Communities

3.1 Education Assistance: Early Learning $0 $0

3.2 Education Assistance: Aid to High-Poverty 

Districts

$0 $0

3.3 Education Assistance: Academic Services $0 $0

3.4 Education Assistance: Social, Emotional, and 

Mental Health Services 

$0 $0

3.5 Education Assistance: Other $0 $0

3.6 Healthy Childhood Environments: Child Care $0 $0

3.7 Healthy Childhood Environments: Home Visiting $0 $0

3.8 Healthy Childhood Environments: Services to 

Foster Youth or Families Involved in Child 

Welfare System 

$0 $0

3.9. Healthy Childhood Environments: Other $0 $0

3.10 Housing Support: Affordable Housing $0 $0

3.11 Housing Support: Services for Unhoused 

persons 

$0 $0

3.12 Housing Support: Other Housing Assistance $0 $0

3.13 Social Determinants of Health: Other $0 $0

3.14 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Health Workers or Benefits Navigators 

$0 $0

3.15 Social Determinants of Health: Lead 

Remediation

$0 $0
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Category Cumulative 

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

3.16 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Violence Interventions 

$0 $0

4 Expenditure Category: Premium Pay 

4.1 Public Sector Employees $0 $0

4.2 Private Sector: Grants to other employers $0 $0

5 Expenditure Category: Infrastructure 

5.1 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater treatment $0 $0

5.2 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater collection 

and conveyance

$0 $0

5.3 Clean Water: Decentralized wastewater $0 $0

5.4 Clean Water: Combined sewer overflows $0 $0

5.5 Clean Water: Other sewer infrastructure $0 $0

5.6 Clean Water: Stormwater $0 $0

5.7 Clean Water: Energy conservation $0 $0

5.8 Clean Water: Water conservation $0 $0

5.9 Clean Water: Nonpoint source $0 $0

5.10 Drinking water: Treatment $0 $0

5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution $0 $0

5.12 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution: 

lead remediation 

$0 $0

5.13 Drinking water: Source $0 $0

5.14 Drinking water: Storage $0 $0

5.15 Drinking water: Other water infrastructure $0 $0

5.16 Broadband: “Last Mile” projects $0 $0

5.17 Broadband: Other projects $0 $0

6 Expenditure Category: Revenue Replacement 

6.1 Provision of Government Services $0 $0

7 Administrative and Other 

7.1 Administrative Expenses $0 $0

7.2 Evaluation and data analysis $0 $0

7.3 Transfers to Other Units of Government $0 $0

7.4 Transfers to Non-Entitlement Units 

(States and Territories only)

$0 $0

Project Inventory 

On May 25, 2021, the Governor signed PL 2021, chapter 78, An Act To Provide Allocations for 

the Administration of State Fiscal Recovery Funds, allocating $4.6 million for initial 

administrative and planning costs associated with deploying the over $1 billion in SLFRF 

funding anticipated to flow through the State. No project obligations or expenditures were made 

prior to July 31, 2021; however, a portion of these administrative funds have been subsequently 
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obligated to the administration of payments to the Non-Entitlement Units within the State of 

Maine. 

On July 19, 2021, the Governor signed PL 2021, chapter 483, An Act to Provide Allocations for 

the Distribution of State Fiscal Recovery Funds representing the majority vote of the legislature, 

and their approval, of the planned uses of the SLFRF. This piece of legislation takes effect 90 

days after adjournment of the Legislature; funding will be available on October 18, 2021; 

correspondingly, no project obligations or expenditures were made prior to July 31, 2021 

Performance Report 

The State of Maine does not have SLFRF projects underway; correspondingly, there are no key 

performance indicators or mandatory performance indicators to report. 

Ineligible Activities: Tax Offset Provision 

The State of Maine does not have Revenue-reducing Covered Changes for this reporting 

period. 

Item Amount

a. Revenue-reducing Covered Changes $0