Machias bank taking grant applications

MACHIAS – The Machias Savings Bank is receiving applications for the 4th Annual Community Development Grant. This year’s award will be for $25,000.

The grant is awarded to deserving projects located and serving in Machias Savings Bank’s primary lending area in eastern Maine.

The bank’s goal is to fund projects that result in a satisfactory level of community development, including job retention and creation, community revitalization, affordable housing, and services that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals or families.

Applications for this year’s grant will be available at Machias Savings Bank’s 13 locations and on the bank’s Web site at www.machiassavings.com.

Applications must be received no later than 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. For information about the grant contact Sean Daye at 800-537-7860.