Fifteen Maine cities and towns are getting $10.7 million to improve public housing for seniors, the disabled, and low-income people.

Senator Susan Collins announced the funding on Wednesday, which will send money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to local Public Housing Authorities.

The local groups can use the money to develop, finance, and modernize their properties.

Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, which enhances her ability to send discretionary federal funds to Maine causes.

“The dedicated staff at housing authorities throughout Maine work hard to connect seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families to programs that help them improve their quality of life,” said Collins in a statement.

The grant funding is allocated as follows:

1. Portland Housing Authority – $3,413,858
2. Bangor Housing Authority – $2,052,361
3. Lewiston Housing Authority – $1,298,068
4. Waterville Housing Authority – $745,293
5. Presque Isle Housing Authority – $688,006
6. Auburn Housing Authority – $478,784
7. Brewer Housing Authority – $452,242
8. Bar Harbor Housing Authority – $383,748
9. Van Buren Housing Authority – $332,926
10. Fort Fairfield Housing Authority – $266,251
11. Old Town Housing Authority – $252,695
12. Ellsworth Housing Authority – $156,688
13. Southwest Harbor Housing Authority – $139,133
14. Tremont Housing Authority – $60,782
15. Mount Desert Housing Authority – $52,054