The state seal at the entrance to the Maine State House in Augusta. (Jim Neuger/Maine Morning Star)
The commission leading Maine’s commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary has launched a new grant program to support local celebrations of the Pine Tree State’s role in that history.
The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, which is chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and coordinates educational and historical events in honor of the anniversary, announced the new program Monday. The grants will be funded by the Maine State Archives and the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council.
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The commission will offer grants of up to $10,000 to communities, organizations and institutions to do community-centered research, events or other projects such as museum exhibitions that commemorate Maine’s past or anticipate its future.
“Mainers are great storytellers, and I expect we will see some memorable and poignant projects result from this grant program,” said Commission Director Sarah Hansen.
“This is an opportunity for groups of all types and from across the state to share Maine’s stories and reflect on Maine’s unique and impactful role in shaping the history of our nation.”
The funding does not require any match or cost sharing; however, groups must submit an application by Oct. 31. Applicants will be notified by Dec. 15, if they have been selected to receive a grant. More details about the application can be found on the commission’s website.
These efforts are in anticipation for the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence, which will fall on July 4, 2026.
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[SRC] https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/grant-program-honor-maine-history-141523520.html