LEWISTON — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Androscoggin County Fund, part of the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

A volunteer committee of Androscoggin County residents and business leaders reviews grants and makes recommendations for funding.

In 2014, grants from the Androscoggin County Fund included: $5,000 to Tree Street Youth to conduct an environmental and structural assessment of its current facility in planning for a building purchase and program expansion; and $5,000 to Lewiston Adult Education, to support a collaboration with the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services to provide computer literacy training for new and incumbent workers.

The deadline for applying is Feb. 15. Application and guidelines are available at www.mainecf.org.