The Washington County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $107,542 in grants to 13 nonprofits through the Community Building Grant Program.
Grant recipients include:
- Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education, Beals, to continue a preK-16 marine science education program adapted to COVID restrictions
- Eastport Public Library Association, to expand staff hours necessary to maintain new protocols and modified services in response to COVID-19
- Hand in Hand Mano en Mano, Milbridge, to support Rayitos de Sol, a start-up bilingual childcare program in Milbridge.
MaineCF donors also made nine additional grants totaling $53,764 from donor-advised funds.
Marking its 35th year of grantmaking, the Washington County Fund is a permanent endowment that supports projects and nonprofits that strengthen communities in the county. Proposals are submitted through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program and are reviewed by a committee of local leaders. The next proposal deadline is February 15, 2022. Application, guidelines and a complete list of 2021 grants can be found at www.mainecf.org.
The Washington County Fund is built through donations from the community. If you would like more information about the fund, please contact Leslie Goode, MaineCF senior program officer, at 207-412-2002 or by e-mail at lgoode@mainecf.org.