Grant Review 2014

The Island Comms - $2,100

The Commons sought financial assistance for its kitchen and dining room renovation project. Integral to its ability to care for and feed its assisted-living residents, this operational support was approved and we awarded them $2,100 for the purchase of a much needed new commercial refrigerator. 

The Hall - $1050

The Hall was beginning a fund drive to undertake significant repairs. We awarded them $1,050, with the thought that we might be able to do more if needed. They were successful in raising the balance, so we were not called upon to provide additional funding. ​

The Chebeague Island School - $300

The School requested, and we provided, $300 to take the children to Eagle Island to tour Admiral Peary’s historic home and observe the birds, animals, and nesting areas along the way. 

The Kid’s Place - $3050

The Kids’ Place needed a study of its long-term financial requirements to help create a plan that would ensure its sustainability. We awarded them $3,050 for this purpose. We are pleased to observe that this important facility now seems to be on firmer financial footing. 

Sustain Me - $1,500

The SustainME entrepreneurship conference, a joint venture of Chebeague’s Community Forum and the Island Institute, requested $1,500 of funding during its planning stage. We provided this, and the conference was a major success. Attendee feedback was uniformly positive and continues to spark entrepreneurs and leaders on Maine’s coastal and island communities.