ELLSWORTH – Nonprofit and public organizations in Washington County seeking funding for community projects are invited to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grants Program.

Grants are made from the Washington County Fund, one of 11 county and regional funds established at the Maine Community Foundation that serve as charitable resources for communities.

The Washington County Committee requests proposals that build on the assets of the community. Applicants are encouraged to build partnerships between and among community groups to plan, advance and evaluate a proposed project, including involving people they hope to serve in the project’s design and implementation.

New initiatives or projects are preferred over ongoing support.

Grant applications must be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2008. Applicants will be notified in late March.

Application forms, guidelines and a list of recent grants can be found at www.mainecf.org. For information, call 877-700-6800.