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Maine
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 20, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Maine, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Business Direct Loan Program
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) provides Direct Loans of up to $50,000 with special terms available to Maine-based businesses experiencing interruption or hardship due to COVID-19. Eligible borrowers with complete applications will have their … » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Consumer Loan Program
Maine passed emergency legislation to assist Mainers with no-to-low interest consumer loans through a loan guaranty program involving the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and Maine’s banks and credit unions. The program provides for … » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Interim SBA Finance Loan Program
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) provides direct loans of up to $100,000 with special terms available to eligible borrowers who provide proof of commitment for Small Business Association financing. Eligible borrowers must provide proof of … » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Lender Insurance Program
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) makes special terms available to lenders providing business loans to borrowers that experience interruption or hardship due to COVID-19. The special terms are available only on applications submitted via the … » more information -
Essential Service Designation Request
Businesses that are not covered by the guidance provided here may request a designation from Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development as to whether they can be designated as an essential business and keep their physical locations and … » more information -
Executive Order Regarding Evictions
On April 16, Governor Mills issued an executive order prohibiting landlords or their agents from attempting to evict tenants by a means not authorized by law. The order also prevents writs of possession from being used even if they have already been … » more information -
Reopening Plan
Governor Mills has announced a reopening plan to restart Maine’s economy. The plan establishes four gradual stages of reopening with the goal of complete reopening by the end of August 2020. Businesses should check for any additional local or county … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Paid Family Sick Leave Law (§ 636)
Under Maine’s existing family sick leave law, if an employer provides paid sick leave, the employer shall allow an employee to use the paid leave for the care of an immediate family member who is ill, which the DOL has stated may include reasons … » more information -
Paid Sick Leave Program for State Employees
Under Maine’s existing paid sick leave program, state employees are eligible for paid sick time accrual up to 120 days. » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Maine’s emergency legislation includes temporary measures to enhance flexibility of the Unemployment Insurance program in order to support workers and businesses economically impacted by COVID-19. The legislation waives the work search requirement … » more information -
Unpaid Family Medical Leave Law (§ 844)
Maine’s existing Family Medical Leave Law provides 10 workweeks of unpaid leave in any 2 years to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health condition, which the DOL has stated may include reasons associated with COVID-19. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Free Lunch Meal Child Nutrition Policy
Through a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Maine Department of Education has extended USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide meals to children eighteen and younger, as well as persons with … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Maine’s SNAP program provides food assistance benefits that help low income households buy food needed for good health. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families adversely impacted by … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money to buy healthy foods, and also provides information about nutrition, health, and breastfeeding. These offerings were previously in place, and have not … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Executive Order Regarding Evictions
On April 16, Governor Mills issued an executive order prohibiting landlords or their agents from attempting to evict tenants by a means not authorized by law. The order also prevents writs of possession from being used even if they have already been … » more information -
Residential Rental Relief Program for Renters Affected by COVID-19
The Maine Housing Authority has established a program for residential renters who cannot afford to pay rent due to circumstances related to COVID-19. The program provides a one-time payment of up to $500, until the renter receives federal relief … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
State Property Tax Exemption Deadline Extension
The state property tax deadline exemption has been extended until July 1, 2020. The extended application deadline includes the following property tax exemptions: Property of Institutions and Organizations; Estates of Veterans; Solar and Wind Energy … » more information -
Portland, Maine: Property Tax Deadline Extension
The deadline for property tax payments has been delayed until June 1. » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Portland, Maine: Temporary Changes to Parking Enforcement
Portland’s City Manager has directed the Parking Division to no longer issue parking tickets for time zones and expired meters for the foreseeable future. Overnight and daytime street maintenance parking regulations have also been suspended. » more information -
Renewal for Registration of Vehicles and Trailers
Maine’s emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic provides that any registration, including a temporary registration, of a vehicle, including a motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, watercraft or snowmobile, or a trailer required to … » more information
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