REGION — 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 Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, Lewiston, for general support: $15,000, the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington was awarded a grant for its spay and neuter voucher programs, Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, South Paris, for general support: $15,000 and Friends of Feral Felines in Portland was awarded a grant for its trap, neuter and placement program.

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.

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