The project we are aiming to have funded is an educational visual arts program with the overarching theme of community. We see this program as vital because as the world becomes increasingly digitized, it also becomes increasingly distant. Our chosen demographic for the program is youth ages 14-18 in Arundel, Maine. With the town of Arundel being mostly rural and residents traveling elsewhere for education, jobs, entertainment, etc., our program will breathe life back into neighborly engagement, while also facilitating the formation of lasting bonds between Arundel youth. Students who register for this program will participate for six weeks total with each week centered around a different visual medium and prompt. Projects to be explored include a collaborative mural, collage self-portraits, photography chapbooks, and exquisite corpse paintings. Some mediums for creation include acrylic paints, mixed media, oil pastels, graphite, and watercolor paints. Each mentioned project is meant to have students think about and answer three major questions: how does one define a community, what makes a town a community, and how to be an engaged community member. During week six, a gallery of student work will be assembled in Arundel’s recreational center to celebrate the program’s completion and student work. Along with the event details, it is our hope to have a large portion of Arundel’s community attend not only to admire the outcome of the program, but engage with one another.
Our program aims to connect community food councils across the state with various communities in order to work towards food sovereignty in Maine. We aim to use education and monetary resources with Maine communities as we work towards food security. One of the programs that our organization has created is a community run greenhouse that will be located in the Lewiston Auburn area. Community members will be given the necessary tools and seeds required to get the greenhouse running, as well as various educational courses that will be given in order to aid in the early farming process. Our organization will work very closely with the community in order to determine the ideal location for this greenhouse, as well as the crops that are most desired by the community. This resident run gardening project will aim to provide resources for the Lewiston Auburn residents to establish their own food system. It also provides the unique opportunity in the community to incorporate and share the traditional foods of the growing immigrant populations in these community gardens. In the future, the residents will be able to share and sell their produce at the Lewiston Farmers Market, which has begun to accept SNAP and WIC as payment methods, further reducing the barriers to healthy food.
The Ogunquit Beach Cleanup program, organized by the Maine Conservation Alliance, is a vital initiative aimed at preserving the pristine beauty of Ogunquit Beach in Maine. This summer fellowship will engage four dedicated employees who will collaborate to maintain the beach’s cleanliness and address beach erosion issues from May to September 2024. With a funding goal of $60,000, primarily allocated to employee compensation, this program underscores the significance of environmental stewardship and community engagement.
The Ogunquit Beach Cleanup program focuses on two primary objectives: debris removal and erosion mitigation. The team of four employees will work diligently to keep the beach free from litter and waste, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. Additionally, they will implement strategies to combat beach erosion, safeguarding the shoreline’s integrity and natural habitat.
The specific services and activities include regular cleaning sessions to collect and dispose of trash, plastics, and other debris that threaten the beach ecosystem; implementing erosion control measures such as sand replenishment and vegetation restoration to protect the shoreline; and
organizing educational events and outreach programs to raise awareness about marine conservation and the importance of preserving coastal ecosystems.
Preserving the integrity of Ogunquit Beach is crucial for both environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. Maintaining a clean and healthy shoreline not only safeguards marine life and biodiversity but also enhances tourism, supporting local businesses and livelihoods. By protecting the beach ecosystem, we ensure a sustainable future for generations to come while fostering a vibrant coastal community.
Through the Ogunquit Beach Cleanup program, we not only address immediate environmental concerns but also promote long-term resilience and sustainability along Maine’s picturesque coastline.
Though we did not have to read those parts, I like how on the left sidebar there are numerous different avenues for grant proposals. Furthermore, the idea of having a cover letter should not be overlooked by any means. The cover letter is the bridge between you and the grant giver to let them know about what the project is about and how digestible the information should be. Think of it as a summary or a gateway. Another important well point during this reading was the facts or rather the facts they listed were super helpful to read. For example, having a reasonable cost for your project is a must. Making sure that the price is in range or within a normal range is important to the granter. Don’t ask for too little and don’t ask for too much. Striking that balance is crucial so doing research is key. You should always be concise with the language of your proposal, being too vague. It’s okay to be aggressive with the language but not too aggressive. Being confident in your language is important as well, professionalism is key as well.
Our project is to help Arundel come together as a community in order to have more opportunities for the youth. We are focusing on kids 14-18 years of age. In most rural areas, the youth of Arundel is lacking entertainment. So our program aims to help the youth of Arundel interact with one another using the power of art. It’s a six-week program that involves different forms of art mediums like acrylic paint, murals, chapbooks, etc. Furthermore, once the program has concluded, a celebration of sorts will be held to celebrate the kid’s work in order to give them a sense of accomplishment. This is super important as art has been known to help the mental state of the community as well as improve student morale, civic engagement, etc.
Here at the Maine Alliance for Arts Education, we are seeking funding for a six-week after-school visual arts program designed for students ages 14 to 17 in Arundel. Over the six weeks, students will participate in five visual art projects, including murals, self-portraits, photography, chapbooks, and painting. At the end of the six weeks, students will have the opportunity to publicly display their work within the local community, celebrating their artistic accomplishments and creating an opportunity for high school students to interact with their community. The town of Arundel does not have its own school district; instead, families are asked to choose between a selection of local school districts. As 14 to 17 year olds in Arundel are separated from a young age, and Arundel is a rural community desolate of many public third spaces, there are little to no opportunities for community engagement. Our program offers an opportunity for students in Arundel to engage with youth in the community, and celebrating their work opens doors for further community and family involvement. Coupling that involvement with art provides Arundel’s 14 to 17 year olds with a concrete emotional and physical connection to the visual arts. Funding this annual program will allow students to grow a deeper appreciation for how the arts connect people, and doing this alongside their peers further strengthens that connection.
The Maine Conservation Alliance is seeking funding for four full-time seasonal employees to organize and orchestrate beach cleanups throughout southern Maine with the participation of volunteers. We aim to address the issue of beach pollution by having recurring beach cleanups throughout the months of May through September. Usually, beach cleanups only occur on occasions like Earth Day. With the growing problem and concern around pollution, we want to protect our coastlines for generations of visitors, residents, and students to come. Our employees will have the responsibility of organizing, promoting, and hosting beach cleanup events. Each employee will work 32-40 hours a week at $15 an hour. Not only will the funds go to their salaries, but we will also purchase supplies to aid in the cleanups. Items such as mesh bags to carry any garbage picked up, trash pickers to avoid bending down (especially for those who physically cannot), and gloves to keep our volunteers and employees safe. We would also like to provide water and snacks like granola bars or chips to volunteers. Funds will also go into advertising on social media such as Facebook and Instagram and flyers to be hung in the areas where we will be hosting cleanups to maximize our reach. Using both modern and traditional routes of advertising will allow us to reach a broader audience than using just one or the other.
The Maine Conservation Alliance is seeking to fund a summer fellowship program to organize beach cleanups along the coast of Southern Maine as well as educate the public about beach conservation and promote environmentally-friendly practices. The program will primarily operate its cleanup efforts during the months of May through September but continue recruiting volunteers and educational outreach throughout the year. The program will consist of a small group of full-time employees fulfilling managerial responsibilities and a larger volunteer component to carry out the bulk of the beach cleanup efforts. The program will provide the tools needed to carry out a mass cleanup of various beaches throughout the summer, working in different areas every week to pick up as much trash as possible. Organizing an online volunteerism sign-up service is one of the key components to ensuring a sufficient team is ready to provide cleanup every day. Public relations tasks and management of online presence are delegated to full-time employees which also includes creating outreach to educate residents on what can be done to help conserve the beaches.
The Maine Conservation Alliance is seeking to fund a summer fellowship program to organize projects such as beach cleanups along the coast of Southern Maine as well as educate the public about beach conservation and promote environmentally-friendly practices. The program will primarily operate its cleanup efforts during the months of May through September but continue recruiting volunteers and educational outreach throughout the year. The program will consist of a small group of full-time employees fulfilling managerial responsibilities and a larger volunteer component to carry out the bulk of the beach cleanup efforts. The program will provide the tools needed to carry out a mass cleanup of various beaches throughout the summer, working in different areas every week to pick up as much trash as possible. Organizing an online volunteerism sign-up service is one of the key components to ensuring a sufficient team is ready to provide cleanup every day. Public relations tasks and management of online presence are delegated to full-time employees which also includes creating outreach to educate residents on what can be done to help conserve the beaches.
The goal of our project is to further food sovereignty in the Lewiston-Auburn (LA) area. We plan to do this by adding a greenhouse to existing locations decided on by the community. Community members will also be provided with some basic supplies, allowing them to get a head start on growing in the greenhouse. The goal of the greenhouses is to provide people who are struggling with food scarcity and poverty with an opportunity to engage in agriculture, and benefit from the profits of their endeavors.
In order to fund this project, we plan to ask for a $50,000 grant for general funding. This grant will be used in the purchasing and setting up of our two green houses, and to purchase seeds and other materials we plan to provide for community members. With this grant, we hope to be able to provide a strong boost for residents of the LA area, both providing physical materials and morale.
Our organization, the Maine Network of Community Food Councils, plans to work alongside the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn to complete our project. The Good Food Council has been connected to the LA community for a long time, and we plan to work with them to survey the community about possible locations for our greenhouses. Our goal is to make these greenhouses as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Our increased food production will also benefit local emergency food programs, as excess will be donated to them.
Our project involves a community survey to determine the locations of two greenhouses that will be placed in community garden in the L-A area. We will work with the Good Food Counicl of L-A to create and run the survey. This will help us become familiar with the community and build trust. After the locations are determine we will place the greenhouses and assemble them with the community (they come in parts). This part can be part construction part celebration and decoration. Additionally during these surveys we will get a sense of what people would like to use the greenhouses for the most. Do they want to prioritize seeding early in spring in the greenhouse or over wintering greens that can extend the growing season. We will provide greenhouse care training and helpful information.
Once constructed we can design and build garden beds to help expand their community gardens where the greenhouses were placed. I also think if we allocate the resources we should donate materials and labr to the gardens that were not selected for the greenhouses to help them expand as well.
The expansion of these gardens will allow more people to use them and provide greater access to healthy fresh food that they can produce.
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The project we are aiming to have funded is an educational visual arts program with the overarching theme of community. We see this program as vital because as the world becomes increasingly digitized, it also becomes increasingly distant. Our chosen demographic for the program is youth ages 14-18 in Arundel, Maine. With the town of Arundel being mostly rural and residents traveling elsewhere for education, jobs, entertainment, etc., our program will breathe life back into neighborly engagement, while also facilitating the formation of lasting bonds between Arundel youth. Students who register for this program will participate for six weeks total with each week centered around a different visual medium and prompt. Projects to be explored include a collaborative mural, collage self-portraits, photography chapbooks, and exquisite corpse paintings. Some mediums for creation include acrylic paints, mixed media, oil pastels, graphite, and watercolor paints. Each mentioned project is meant to have students think about and answer three major questions: how does one define a community, what makes a town a community, and how to be an engaged community member. During week six, a gallery of student work will be assembled in Arundel’s recreational center to celebrate the program’s completion and student work. Along with the event details, it is our hope to have a large portion of Arundel’s community attend not only to admire the outcome of the program, but engage with one another.
Our program aims to connect community food councils across the state with various communities in order to work towards food sovereignty in Maine. We aim to use education and monetary resources with Maine communities as we work towards food security. One of the programs that our organization has created is a community run greenhouse that will be located in the Lewiston Auburn area. Community members will be given the necessary tools and seeds required to get the greenhouse running, as well as various educational courses that will be given in order to aid in the early farming process. Our organization will work very closely with the community in order to determine the ideal location for this greenhouse, as well as the crops that are most desired by the community. This resident run gardening project will aim to provide resources for the Lewiston Auburn residents to establish their own food system. It also provides the unique opportunity in the community to incorporate and share the traditional foods of the growing immigrant populations in these community gardens. In the future, the residents will be able to share and sell their produce at the Lewiston Farmers Market, which has begun to accept SNAP and WIC as payment methods, further reducing the barriers to healthy food.
The Ogunquit Beach Cleanup program, organized by the Maine Conservation Alliance, is a vital initiative aimed at preserving the pristine beauty of Ogunquit Beach in Maine. This summer fellowship will engage four dedicated employees who will collaborate to maintain the beach’s cleanliness and address beach erosion issues from May to September 2024. With a funding goal of $60,000, primarily allocated to employee compensation, this program underscores the significance of environmental stewardship and community engagement.
The Ogunquit Beach Cleanup program focuses on two primary objectives: debris removal and erosion mitigation. The team of four employees will work diligently to keep the beach free from litter and waste, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. Additionally, they will implement strategies to combat beach erosion, safeguarding the shoreline’s integrity and natural habitat.
The specific services and activities include regular cleaning sessions to collect and dispose of trash, plastics, and other debris that threaten the beach ecosystem; implementing erosion control measures such as sand replenishment and vegetation restoration to protect the shoreline; and
organizing educational events and outreach programs to raise awareness about marine conservation and the importance of preserving coastal ecosystems.
Preserving the integrity of Ogunquit Beach is crucial for both environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. Maintaining a clean and healthy shoreline not only safeguards marine life and biodiversity but also enhances tourism, supporting local businesses and livelihoods. By protecting the beach ecosystem, we ensure a sustainable future for generations to come while fostering a vibrant coastal community.
Through the Ogunquit Beach Cleanup program, we not only address immediate environmental concerns but also promote long-term resilience and sustainability along Maine’s picturesque coastline.
Though we did not have to read those parts, I like how on the left sidebar there are numerous different avenues for grant proposals. Furthermore, the idea of having a cover letter should not be overlooked by any means. The cover letter is the bridge between you and the grant giver to let them know about what the project is about and how digestible the information should be. Think of it as a summary or a gateway. Another important well point during this reading was the facts or rather the facts they listed were super helpful to read. For example, having a reasonable cost for your project is a must. Making sure that the price is in range or within a normal range is important to the granter. Don’t ask for too little and don’t ask for too much. Striking that balance is crucial so doing research is key. You should always be concise with the language of your proposal, being too vague. It’s okay to be aggressive with the language but not too aggressive. Being confident in your language is important as well, professionalism is key as well.
Our project is to help Arundel come together as a community in order to have more opportunities for the youth. We are focusing on kids 14-18 years of age. In most rural areas, the youth of Arundel is lacking entertainment. So our program aims to help the youth of Arundel interact with one another using the power of art. It’s a six-week program that involves different forms of art mediums like acrylic paint, murals, chapbooks, etc. Furthermore, once the program has concluded, a celebration of sorts will be held to celebrate the kid’s work in order to give them a sense of accomplishment. This is super important as art has been known to help the mental state of the community as well as improve student morale, civic engagement, etc.
Here at the Maine Alliance for Arts Education, we are seeking funding for a six-week after-school visual arts program designed for students ages 14 to 17 in Arundel. Over the six weeks, students will participate in five visual art projects, including murals, self-portraits, photography, chapbooks, and painting. At the end of the six weeks, students will have the opportunity to publicly display their work within the local community, celebrating their artistic accomplishments and creating an opportunity for high school students to interact with their community. The town of Arundel does not have its own school district; instead, families are asked to choose between a selection of local school districts. As 14 to 17 year olds in Arundel are separated from a young age, and Arundel is a rural community desolate of many public third spaces, there are little to no opportunities for community engagement. Our program offers an opportunity for students in Arundel to engage with youth in the community, and celebrating their work opens doors for further community and family involvement. Coupling that involvement with art provides Arundel’s 14 to 17 year olds with a concrete emotional and physical connection to the visual arts. Funding this annual program will allow students to grow a deeper appreciation for how the arts connect people, and doing this alongside their peers further strengthens that connection.
The Maine Conservation Alliance is seeking funding for four full-time seasonal employees to organize and orchestrate beach cleanups throughout southern Maine with the participation of volunteers. We aim to address the issue of beach pollution by having recurring beach cleanups throughout the months of May through September. Usually, beach cleanups only occur on occasions like Earth Day. With the growing problem and concern around pollution, we want to protect our coastlines for generations of visitors, residents, and students to come. Our employees will have the responsibility of organizing, promoting, and hosting beach cleanup events. Each employee will work 32-40 hours a week at $15 an hour. Not only will the funds go to their salaries, but we will also purchase supplies to aid in the cleanups. Items such as mesh bags to carry any garbage picked up, trash pickers to avoid bending down (especially for those who physically cannot), and gloves to keep our volunteers and employees safe. We would also like to provide water and snacks like granola bars or chips to volunteers. Funds will also go into advertising on social media such as Facebook and Instagram and flyers to be hung in the areas where we will be hosting cleanups to maximize our reach. Using both modern and traditional routes of advertising will allow us to reach a broader audience than using just one or the other.
The Maine Conservation Alliance is seeking to fund a summer fellowship program to organize beach cleanups along the coast of Southern Maine as well as educate the public about beach conservation and promote environmentally-friendly practices. The program will primarily operate its cleanup efforts during the months of May through September but continue recruiting volunteers and educational outreach throughout the year. The program will consist of a small group of full-time employees fulfilling managerial responsibilities and a larger volunteer component to carry out the bulk of the beach cleanup efforts. The program will provide the tools needed to carry out a mass cleanup of various beaches throughout the summer, working in different areas every week to pick up as much trash as possible. Organizing an online volunteerism sign-up service is one of the key components to ensuring a sufficient team is ready to provide cleanup every day. Public relations tasks and management of online presence are delegated to full-time employees which also includes creating outreach to educate residents on what can be done to help conserve the beaches.
The Maine Conservation Alliance is seeking to fund a summer fellowship program to organize projects such as beach cleanups along the coast of Southern Maine as well as educate the public about beach conservation and promote environmentally-friendly practices. The program will primarily operate its cleanup efforts during the months of May through September but continue recruiting volunteers and educational outreach throughout the year. The program will consist of a small group of full-time employees fulfilling managerial responsibilities and a larger volunteer component to carry out the bulk of the beach cleanup efforts. The program will provide the tools needed to carry out a mass cleanup of various beaches throughout the summer, working in different areas every week to pick up as much trash as possible. Organizing an online volunteerism sign-up service is one of the key components to ensuring a sufficient team is ready to provide cleanup every day. Public relations tasks and management of online presence are delegated to full-time employees which also includes creating outreach to educate residents on what can be done to help conserve the beaches.
The goal of our project is to further food sovereignty in the Lewiston-Auburn (LA) area. We plan to do this by adding a greenhouse to existing locations decided on by the community. Community members will also be provided with some basic supplies, allowing them to get a head start on growing in the greenhouse. The goal of the greenhouses is to provide people who are struggling with food scarcity and poverty with an opportunity to engage in agriculture, and benefit from the profits of their endeavors.
In order to fund this project, we plan to ask for a $50,000 grant for general funding. This grant will be used in the purchasing and setting up of our two green houses, and to purchase seeds and other materials we plan to provide for community members. With this grant, we hope to be able to provide a strong boost for residents of the LA area, both providing physical materials and morale.
Our organization, the Maine Network of Community Food Councils, plans to work alongside the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn to complete our project. The Good Food Council has been connected to the LA community for a long time, and we plan to work with them to survey the community about possible locations for our greenhouses. Our goal is to make these greenhouses as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Our increased food production will also benefit local emergency food programs, as excess will be donated to them.
Our project involves a community survey to determine the locations of two greenhouses that will be placed in community garden in the L-A area. We will work with the Good Food Counicl of L-A to create and run the survey. This will help us become familiar with the community and build trust. After the locations are determine we will place the greenhouses and assemble them with the community (they come in parts). This part can be part construction part celebration and decoration. Additionally during these surveys we will get a sense of what people would like to use the greenhouses for the most. Do they want to prioritize seeding early in spring in the greenhouse or over wintering greens that can extend the growing season. We will provide greenhouse care training and helpful information.
Once constructed we can design and build garden beds to help expand their community gardens where the greenhouses were placed. I also think if we allocate the resources we should donate materials and labr to the gardens that were not selected for the greenhouses to help them expand as well.
The expansion of these gardens will allow more people to use them and provide greater access to healthy fresh food that they can produce.