Non-profit groups encouraged to apply for grants

    ELLSWORTH—Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw upon the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grants Program.
    The Aroostook County Committee will review proposals that support new initiatives or projects. January 15, 2008, is the next deadline for applying for grants. Applicants will be notified in late March. Application, guidelines and a list of recent grants can be found at www.mainecf.org.
    Applicants are encouraged to build partnerships between and among community groups to plan, advance and evaluate a proposed project, including involving people they hope to serve in the project’s design and implementation. Grants are made from a permanent fund, restricted to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax status and public organizations serving Aroostook County.
    The Aroostook County Fund is one of 11 county or regional funds established at MaineCF that seek to build charitable resources to serve local communities in a county or region.  
    A statewide organization with offices in Portland, Ellsworth and Augusta, the Maine Community Foundation partners with donors and community groups to strengthen Maine communities. For more information, call (877) 700-6800.