ELLSWORTH, Maine — The Rudman Library Trust of the Maine Community Foundation seeks applications for grants to support innovative and collaborative programs, collection development related to local interests and preservation of special collections. Libraries serving communities with a population of less than 10,000 located in Aroostook, Hancock, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo and Washington counties are eligible to apply.
Grant proposals must be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2007. Grants will range from $300 to $1,000. For complete guidelines, application form and list of recent grants, visit www.mainecf.org.
The Rose and Samuel Rudman Library Trust was established in 1986. Mr. Rudman frequently traveled in Maine, particularly Down East, on business, and was struck by the commitment to learning and reading represented by the town libraries he came across. He and his wife wanted to encourage libraries in smaller communities to continue and expand programming and outreach through the trust that bears their name.
Jean Warren, scholarship manager at MaineCF (877-700-6800 or jwarren@mainecf.org), and Benita Davis, district consultant for the Northern Maine Library District (800-427-8336 or benitad@bpl.lib.me.us), are available to answer questions related to the Rudman Trust.
A statewide organization with offices in Portland and Ellsworth, the Maine Community Foundation partners with donors and community groups to strengthen Maine communities.
