ROCKLAND — The Loyal Biscuit Company’ Fenway Fund is now accepting applications from 501c3 Maine organizations that benefit animals. The fund was created during the company’s 10th year of business as a way of giving back to the many communities they serve.

“Named after our beloved logo, my dog Fenway, it is funded by proceeds of sales within our seven retail locations as well as from the sales of our signature coffee, Fenway’s Rescue Blend from the Coffee Hound Coffee Co.” said Heidi Neal, co-owner of Loyal Biscuit Company, in news release.

The grants are awarded bi-annually. Proposals are reviewed and winners selected by a committee of Loyal Biscuit Co. team members.

“The Fund is a vital way for our Company to support animal welfare within our communities by providing seed money for projects in Maine,” said Neal. “The committee will be looking for projects which often fall below funding availability; projects that we believe will help better the lives of animals in the State of Maine.”

To date, $21,100 has been awarded to seven organizations. Projects have varied from the addition of a new feline recovery room at the PAWS Animal Adoption Center, a new website for the Underhound Railroad, to the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the Humane Society Waterville Area.

The application for the fund is available online at www.loyalbiscuit.com/the-fenway-fund. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, February 28, 2021 in order to be considered for the review process.

The Loyal Biscuit Co. is an award-winning pet supply store with locations at 180 Front Street, Bath; Reny’s Plaza, 1 Belmont Avenue, Belfast; Hannaford Shopping Plaza, 421 Wilson Street, Brewer; US Route 1, Camden-Rockport; 160 Water Street, Hallowell; 408 Main Street, Rockland; and 109 Main Street, Waterville. You can find the Loyal Biscuit Co. online at loyalbiscuit.com or facebook.com/loyalbiscuit.