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| Program Name |
Libra Foundation |
| Program Information |
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| Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.): |
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| Program Description / Purpose: |
The Libra Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation which provides funding for groups in Maine that work in a number of areas, including environmental protection. |
| Program Requirements / Restrictions: |
Must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code and not a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the code. |
| Program Active: |
Yes |
| Program Website: |
http://www.librafoundation.org/ |
| Other Information: |
For more information, go to program website. |
| Eligibility Information |
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| Award Information |
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| Resources Available: |
In 2003, the median grant was $25,000.
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| Application Information |
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| Application Deadline: |
February 15th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th. |
| Application Review Time Length: |
Decisions made within one week of each Trustees meeting. |
| Application Available Online? |
Yes |
| Contact Information |
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| Primary Contact: |
Elizabeth C. Flaherty
Administrative Assistant
Libra Foundation
3 Canal Plaza, P.O. Box 17516
Portland, ME 04112
Phone: (207) 879-6280
Fax:
Email: liz@librafoundation.org
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| Example of Funded Projects |
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Damariscotta River Association: $10,000 for the Great Salt Bay Marine Reserve Initiative.
York Land Trust: $25,000 for Sewalls Bridge Dock Project.
(Both grants were in 2003.)
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| Topic Areas |
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| Agricultural Lands | Wildlife & Natural Communities |
| Coastal Waters | Rivers |
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| Capital Projects | Recreation & Public Access |
| Land Acquisition & Easements | Conservation |
| Education & Outreach | |
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| Last Updated: |
1/12/2009 |
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