Grant Review 2023

Chebeague and Cumbberland Land Trust  $3,300

To improve accessibility to the trust's properties and trails on Chebeaugue Island and to improve communication about accessibility

Chebeague Island Library $7,000

Toward upgrading its website

Chebeague Island Community Association $6,000

To support land development costs for future accessible housing projects. This includes a $500 small grant for the MacBeth Concert

Chebeague Island Historical Society $7,000

To develop an exhibit offering an overview of the island's history, from its indigenous roots to the 21st century, through use of collections and interactive technology. This includes a $500 small grant for the printing on the expanded Sloop's Log

Island Commons Resource Center $7,600

To install a heat pump system, to reduce reliance on oil

Chebeague Transportation Company $4,000

To support free transport for critical island community needs

Chebeague Island Recreation Center $10,600

To help pay for a part-time programming director

Chebeague Island Recreation Center Kids Place $11,600

To cover the cost of health insurance as an employment benefit for staff

Chebeague Sailing $4900

To fund free tuition for island students

Chebeague Island Hall Community Center $8,400

For equipment enhancing its sound system for those with difficulty hearing, and to improve broadcasts for island organizations. This includes a $500 small grant toward technology improving meeting communications

TOTAL Large and Small Grants  $69,800