ELLSWORTH — Grants of up to $10,000 from Maine Community Foundation’s People of Color Fund are available to organizations that are led by and serve people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab and Asian descent.

The grant program is designed to help people of color in Maine achieve greater equity. Grants to nonprofit programs or organizations focus on three areas: addressing health disparities, supporting youth and improving economic opportunities.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, Feb. 15. The online application and more details of the grant program are available at www.mainecf.org. For additional information, contact Lelia De Andrade, senior director of grant-making services, 207-412-0843, or ldeandrade@mainecf.org.

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