AUGUSTA — The University of Maine System’s Adult Degree Completion Scholarship has funds for Maine adults who want to resume their work toward a college degree this fall. Scholarship aid combined with expanded credit transfer among Maine’s universities and community colleges, as well as prior learning credit for work experience and military service, could make […]
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Grant program for historic buildings now includes energy efficiency
PORTLAND — Grants of up to $20,000 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help nonprofits implement energy efficiency measures in historic buildings they own. The community foundation’s Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund typically awards approximately $250,000 a year for the restoration of historic buildings. The program will expand in 2018 to […]
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MaineCF grants available for nonprofits statewide
ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The statewide fund supports organizations pursuing multi-county projects and organizations in Kennebec and Sagadahoc counties, which currently do not have their own county or regional fund. The community foundation’s […]
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MaineCF grants available for Oxford County nonprofits
ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. A volunteer committee of Oxford County residents reviews grants and makes recommendations for funding. The deadline for applying is Thursday, Feb. 15. Applicants should note that the grant criteria […]
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Norway Fire Department seeking more than $100,000 in grant funding
NORWAY — The Fire Department has begun the process of applying for $102,000 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters program, according to Chief Dennis Yates. Assistant Chief Matt Buckley has taken the lead in writing the grant proposals for the FEMA assistance that would be used to replace protective clothing worn by firefighters, portable […]
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United Way has grant money available
LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County has announced that it has been selected to administer a grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to aid in the local fight against homelessness and hunger. The grant will be administered by a local board comprised of area nonprofit leaders, local municipalities and members […]
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Maine Community Foundation awards grant to Mahoosuc Heart & Soul
PORTLAND — The Oxford County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $30,000 in grants to six nonprofits, including Mahoosuc Heart & Soul, to implement its community visioning and planning process in Woodstock, Greenwood, Newry and Bethel. Other grant recipients include: • Oxford Hills Community Gardens, Norway, to build a community garden and library […]
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Leather maker, Lyme tester among tech grants in Maine
BRUNSWICK (AP) — A company that makes leather products and a startup that wants to design a new Lyme disease test are among the recipients of more than $1 million in grants from the Maine Technology Institute. The institute says it has approved 25 awards that will support innovation all around the state. The grants […]
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Androscoggin Bank foundation gives to Tree Street Youth, Safe Voices
LEWISTON — Two Lewiston-Auburn organizations were among seven that recently received grants from Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation aimed at supporting at-risk Maine children. Tree Street Youth of Lewiston received $5,000 to support area youth through academics, the arts and athletics, while providing a safe space. The funding will allow Tree Street Youth to hire high […]
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RSU 9 teachers bring in thousands in grant money
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Campus teachers have brought in thousands of dollars in grants recently to buy supplies and materials. Seven Mt. Blue High School teachers have brought in Oak Grove School Foundation educational mini-grants in South China that range from $780 to $1,000, Principal Bruce Mochamer said. He told the Regional School Unit 9 […]