The Maine Municipal Association and the Governor’s Infrastructure Implementation Committee invite you to join representatives from the State for a series of informational webinars on funding and program opportunities for Maine communities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The series will be of particular relevance to officials from municipal, county, and tribal governments in Maine, as well as staff from regional planning organizations and other local technical assistance groups. Each session will cover a category of BIL investment, review current projects, explain funding processes, highlight available and upcoming BIL programs, and offer opportunities for Q&A.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Joseph Biden with the support of Maine’s full Congressional delegation, offers a historic opportunity to invest in Maine’s roads and bridges, expand broadband and public transportation systems, improve climate resilience, build a clean energy future, ensure clean drinking water, and grow Maine's economy through sustained investment and good-paying jobs. It is estimated that Maine will receive close to $2.5 billion in direct funding from BIL, in addition to opportunities to compete for extensive additional grants.
The Mills Administration is committed to ensuring Maine people and communities receive the greatest possible benefit from the nearly 400 initiatives included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To maximize the opportunities from BIL for Maine, staff from the Governor’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF) are coordinating State BIL activity through the Governor’s Infrastructure Implementation Committee.
This webinar series ran from January 5 to March 2, 2023:
- BIL Webinar #1: Transportation
- Description: Hear about opportunities to partner with MaineDOT To support important investments in Maine’s transportation systems.
- Date/Time: Thursday, January 5, 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- View Webinar Recording
- Download Slide Deck (pdf)
- BIL Webinar #2: Broadband & Technology
- Description: Hear about BIL opportunities to expand the interconnection and economic viability of Maine communities through improved, robust, affordable and universally available high speed internet (broadband) and secure information systems.
- Date/Time: Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- View Webinar Recording
- Download Slide Deck (pdf)
- BIL Webinar #3: Energy Programs & Building Efficiency
- Description: Hear about BIL opportunities to improve energy efficiency in buildings and enable the expansion of affordable, clean energy generation and transmission networks.
- Date/Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- View Webinar Recording
- Download Slide Deck (pdf)
- BIL Webinar #4: Resilience & Environmental Protection
- Description: Hear about BIL programs to strengthen the state's preparedness for storm events, flooding, and wildfires; to build resilience of transportation networks, drinking water and wastewater systems; to mitigate contaminants and pollution; and to improve natural capacity of watersheds and ecosystems.
- Date/Time: Thursday, March 2, 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- View Webinar Recording
- Download Slide Deck (pdf)