PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s People of Color Fund has awarded 21 grants totaling more than $152,000.

Sustainable Livelihoods Relief Organization in Lewiston has been awarded one of these grants. The organization trains young leaders of color to support development of farm and food businesses and improve engagement with Maine’s larger food systems network.

The grant program’s goal is to help people of color in Maine achieve greater equity through support for health care, leadership development, civic engagement and youth.

The deadline for People of Color Fund grant applications is March 15, 2018.

FMI: 207-412-0843, ldeandrade@mainecf.org.

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