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 Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

In 2014, the foundation awarded nearly $169,000 in grants to 21 nonprofits, including $10,000 to Pine Tree Legal Assistance for matching funds to expand capacity and improve efficiency of the intake process.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 15. Application and guidelines are available at www.mainecf.org.