LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation is accepting grant applications for its second quarter grants through April 15.
Recognizing a need for at-risk kids in Maine to be safe, healthy, active, happy, educated and nourished, MainStreet Foundation awards impact grants four times each year to organizations actively working to help kids thrive. The grants vary based on the need and are awarded in amounts up to $5,000.
To learn more about the quarterly awards guidelines and criteria, go to www.mainstreetfoundation.org.
In 2014, MainStreet Foundation awarded a total of $55,081 in quarterly grants. In addition to the quarterly awards, MainStreet Foundation accepts applications from May 1 through July 31 of each year and selects one winner for the annual $25K for Kids grant, a special gift focused on a nonprofit that makes a positive impact in the lives of as many kids as possible.
“It is our privilege to provide support for nonprofit organizations that deliver measurable outcomes with long-term benefits for at-risk youth in Maine,” said Melissa Rock, director of Marketing and Client Relations at Androscoggin Bank.
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