The Aroostook County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $57,879 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations.
The grants were made through the Community Building Grant Program.
The Arostook County Fund is a permanent endowment that supports projects and nonprofits that strengthen communities in the county.
The foundation is based in Ellsworth, with additional personnel in Portland, Dover-Foxcroft, Mars Hill and Rockport.
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