Maine Community Foundation land conservation fund awards $93,000 in grants

The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Land Conservation Fund has awarded $93,000 in grants to 14 organizations to support conservation projects across Maine.

The grantees include $10,000 for Katahdin Area Trails, for organization, regional and statewide trail-building capacity, expertise and skills to increase the public’s access to and enjoyment of mountain biking trails; and $4,630 for the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust, to support the remaining six months of the Supporting Communities and Appalachian Landscape Economies through Use Programming (SCALE UP) pilot program.

The Fund for Maine Land Conservation seeks to support projects that encourage preservation of Maine’s land. The grant program has four objectives: help preserve traditional uses of land and working landscapes; provide for continued public access and recreational use; protect sensitive ecological areas; and promote greater appreciation of the environment.

For a complete list of 2018 grants, visit www.mainecf.org.