KNOX COUNTY — The Knox County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $43,284 in grants to eight nonprofits through the Community Building Grant Program.  

MaineCF donors made an additional four grants totaling $17,820 from donor-advised funds.

The Knox County Fund is a permanent endowment that supports projects and nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities in the county. Proposals are submitted through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program and are reviewed by a committee of local leaders. The next proposal deadline is February 15, 2022. Application, guidelines, and a complete list of recent grants can be found at www.mainecf.org.

The Knox County Fund is built through donations from the community. If you would like more information about the fund, please contact Foundation Officer Cate Cronin at (877) 700-6800 or by email at ccronin@mainecf.org.

2021 Grants from the Knox County Committee:

• AIO Food and Energy Assistance, Rockland, to provide individuals with electricity disconnection assistance due to the impact of the pandemic on their financial resources: $2,500
• Coastal Children’s Museum, Rockland, to provide a safe, enclosed exterior exhibit area compliant with COVID-19 guidelines for free outside learning programs: $8,650
• Friends of the Thomaston Public Library, for equipment and materials and WiFi capabilities for remote programming to serve the community: $4,200
• Knox County Homeless Coalition, Rockport, to ensure efficiency and security in meeting clients’ needs by implementing a client management software system designed for social services: $10,000
• Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition, Camden, to create an environment that will help to break the cycle of destructive drug addiction behaviors and initiating movement towards rejoining the community: $3,000
• Midcoast Sailing Center, Rockland, for a no-cost youth sailing program providing opportunities to build resilience, develop leadership and team building skills, and promote personal growth: $4,680
• One Less Worry, Rockland, to respond to the growing and changing essential grooming necessities of Knox County residents in need: $6,000
• Rockland District Nursing Association, for increased in-home, non-acute nursing care for low-moderate income elderly residents and expanded collaboration with the larger community health care system: $5,000
• Trekkers, Inc., Rockland, to build a community kitchen to serve as a central feature in creating a sense of community in its new building: $5,000

2021 Grants from MaineCF Donor-Advised Funds:

• Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition, Camden, to create an environment that will help to break the cycle of destructive drug addiction behaviors and initiating movement towards rejoining the community: $5,000
• MidCoast Sailing Center, Rockland, for a no-cost youth sailing program providing opportunities to build resilience, develop leadership and team building skills, and promote personal growth: $2,820
• P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center, Camden, to increase boarding capacity for companion/service animals of individuals hospitalized due to COVID-19 and victims of domestic violence or elder abuse entering into transitional housing: $5,000
• Trekkers, Inc., Rockland, to build a community kitchen to serve as a central feature in creating a sense of community in its new building: $5,000

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