ELLSWORTH—The Ashland Area Fund, established at the Maine Community Foundation in 1999, makes grants to nonprofit programs, organizations, schools, government agencies or municipalities. Eligible communities are Portage, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville and Ashland. Grant amounts typically are in the $200-$1,500 range. The grant focus will be on healthcare, economic development or educational enrichment. If interested, please contact Peter Taylor at 877-700-6800. The deadline for letters of interest is October 30, 2007.
Past grants have been awarded to Ashland Community High School to support a performing arts series; Good Shepherd Thrift Shop for roof repairs; SAD 32 for teacher professional development; Ashland Caregivers Association to assist in installing a generator; Aroostook Valley Health Center for blood pressure machines without mercury; and the town of Ashland for a defibrillator and for a digital thermal camera for the volunteer fire department.
A statewide organization with offices in Ellsworth and Portland, the Maine Community Foundation partners with donors and community groups to strengthen Maine communities.
For information about the foundation, call 877-700-6800 or visit www.mainecf.org.
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