STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) Animal Welfare Grant Program has awarded 25 grants totaling $342,884 to organizations and projects across the state that advance animal welfare. Grantees include Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, awarded $15,000 for general support; and Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in Paris, awarded $15,000 for general support.

For more information about the grant program, visit www.mainecf.org or contact Program Officer John Ochira at jochira@mainecf.org or 207-412-0837. The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.