PORTLAND and ELLSWORTH—Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

The deadline for applying is February 15, 2019. Application, guidelines, and a list of recent grants are available at www.mainecf.org.

A volunteer committee of Knox County community and business leaders reviews grants and makes recommendations for funding. In 2018, the committee awarded more than $36,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits.

Established in 1993, the Knox County Fund provides permanent support to nonprofits in the region. The fund has awarded more than 200 grants since 1995.

Headquartered in Ellsworth, with additional personnel in Portland, Dover-Foxcroft, and Mars Hill, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.