Grant applications from nonprofit theater groups sought

ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater Fund is accepting grant applications from local, regional and statewide nonprofit theaters or theater groups in Maine.
Grants will be awarded for programmatic, capacity-building, operating and capital support. Awards typically are between $2,500 and $5,000, although larger awards may be considered.
The deadline for grant applications is Sunday, Sept. 15. An online application, guidelines and a list of recent grants are available at www.mainecf.org.
An anonymous couple who recognized the connection between vibrant communities and support for the arts, established the Maine Theater Fund in 2005, according to the Maine Community Foundation. The Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for Maine people. For more information, visit www.mainecf.org or call 1-877-700-6800.