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Grant Recipients

The Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation is proud to support organizations across Maine whose work strengthens communities, expands opportunity, and enhances quality of life. We are pleased to announce grants awarded to the following organizations.

Year
Grant
Organization
Amount
2016
Computers, Playground Equip., Network Updates, Book Room
East Millinocket School Dept.
78,179
2016
Updating Heating System
East Millinocket School Dept.
100,000
2016
Web Page
East Millinocket Town Office
8,400
2016
College Transition Program
Eastern Maine Community College
60,000
2016
Expanding Music/Performing Arts
Maine School Administrative District 30
12,000
2016
Playground Equipment
Medway Recreation Dept.
72,000
2016
Create Historical Society
Medway School Dept.
5,000
2016
CNC Routing Equip.
Northern Penobscot Tech Reg. III
46,000
2016
Summer Camp Assistance
Sgt. Joel A. House Summer Camp
10,000
2016
Upgrades to Rec. Center
Town of Sherman
20,000
2017
Shellfish Education
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education
60,000
2017
Rescue Equipment
East Millinocket Fire Dept.
22,000
2017
Public Pool Renovations
East Millinocket Recreation Dept.
100,000
2017
Building & Grounds Updates
East Millinocket School Dept.
114,198
2017
Purchase Student Desk & Chairs
East Millinocket School Dept.
38,500
2017
Performing Arts & Peer Counselor Program
East Millinocket School Dept.
33,000
2017
Create Digital Learning Center
Friends of Millinocket Library
26,775
2017
Updating Heating System
Maine School Administrative District 70
200,000
2017
Computers & Software
Maine School Administrative District 30
24,600
2017
Kitchen Equip Upgrades
Medway School Dept.
40,500
2017
Library & Performing Arts
Medway School Dept.
41,000
2017
Extra-Curricular Supplies
Medway School Dept.
6,000
2017
Server & Storage Device
Medway School Dept.
3,974
2017
Updating Lighting
Milford School Dept.
3,500
2017
Repairs to Building
Millinocket Recreation Dept.
10,000
2017
EMT Program Equip.,
Northern Penobscot Tech Reg. III
38,000
2017
Alignment Machine, Computers, etc.
Northern Penobscot Tech Reg. III
46,600
2017
Professional Development
Northern Penobscot Tech Reg. III
12,000
2017
Summer Camp Assistance
Sgt. Joel A. House Summer Camp
15,000
2017
Emergency Generators
Town of Sherman
14,000
2017
Fire Equipment
Town of Sherman
51,715
2017
Town Office Updates & Veterans Memorial
Town of Stacyville
16,000
2017
Summer Camp Assistance
The Summer Camp
5,000
2018
Playground Equipment
East Millinocket Recreation Dept.
125,000
2018
Auditorium Renovations
East Millinocket School Dept.
450,000
2018
Digital Piano
Medway School Dept.
10,000
2018
Ball Field Fence and Dugouts
Medway Recreation Dept.
40,000
2018
Engineering Kits and Supplies
Regional School Unit #67
1,700
2018
Library and Building Renovations
Regional School Unit #89
65,000
2018
Reading Intervention Program
Regional School Unit #89
12,504
2018
Summer Camp Assistance
Sgt. Joel A. House Summer Camp
4,000
2018
Chair Lift and Building Repairs
Town of East Millinocket
79,500
2018
Town Municipal Building/Gym Upgrades
Town of Island Falls
125,000
2018
Pavilion Upgrades
Town of Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park
15,000
2018
Repairs to Town Buildings
Town of Sherman
38,003
2018
Cardiac Monitor and Emergency Training
Town of Springfield VF/EMS Dept.
34,293
2019
Replace Air Packs
Brownville Fire Dept.
40,614
2019
Exhaust Extraction System
Dover-Foxcroft Fire Dept.
47,760
2019
Building Updates and Equipment
East Branch Sno-Rovers and ATV
42,298
2019
CPR Classes
East Millinocket Fire Dept
1,585
2019
Building Updates and Books
East Millinocket Library
15,000
2019
Auditorium Renovations – Phase II
East Millinocket School Dept.
143,469
2019
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Etna Fire and Rescue
80,000
2019
Museum Repairs
Frontier Heritage
5,000
2019
Air Fill Station
Howland Fire and Ambulance
20,000
2019
Fire Station Renovations and Training
Island Falls Fire and Ambulance
85,000
2019
Training Equipment and Generator
Linneus Fire Dept.
11,475
2019
Upgrade Heating System
Maine School Administrative District #41
200,000
2019
Equipment
Millinocket Historical Society
2,500
2019
Upgrade Wireless System
Regional School Unit #50
34,000
2019
Upgrade Wireless System
Regional School Unit #89
30,000
2019
Training and Supplies
Springfield EMS First Responder Service
7,139
2019
Repairs to Old Medway Church Windows
Town of Medway
75,000
2019
Addition to Town Office and Furniture
Town of Stacyville
45,660
2019
Repairs to Ambajesus and Chesuncook Boom Houses
West Branch Historical Preservation Committee
30,500
2020
Replace Radios and Pagers
Bradford Fire Dept.
33,000
2020
Replace Radios
Dexter Fire Dept.
36,950
2020
Fit Testing System
East Millinocket Fire Dept.
9,850
2020
Upgrades to Softball Field
East Millinocket Recreation Dept.
53,841
2020
Robotics Program and 3D Printer
East Millinocket School Dept.
35,000
2020
HVAC System, Ceiling Tiles and Lights
East Millinocket School Dept.
122,000
2020
Library Renovations, Furniture and Books
East Millinocket School Dept.
21,761
2020
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Medway Fire Dept.
80,445
2020
Firewall System, Classroom Furniture and School Zone Flashing Lights
Medway School Dept.
20,600
2020
Fence for Softball and Baseball Fields
Millinocket Recreation Dept.
60,258
2020
LIFEPAK Cardiac Monitors
Patten Ambulance Service
61,000
2020
Windows, Doors and Heating System
Regional School Unit #89
155,000
2020
Renovate Lunch Room
Regional School Unit #89
20,000
2020
Renovations to Municipal Building
Town of Island Falls
30,000
2020
Repairs to Municipal Building
Town of Mount Chase
47,500
2020
Renovations to Town Office
Town of Sherman
63,800
2021
BLOOM Program for Northern Maine
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
3,830
2021
Build Pavillion
Camp CaPella
15,000
2021
Shellfish Education Program
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education
50,000
2021
Building Updates and Bush Hog
East Branch Sno-Rovers and ATV
37,000
2021
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Compressor Cascade System
East Millinocket Fire Dept.
180,000
2021
Municipal Building Renovations
East Millinocket Recreation Dept.
98,000
2021
Interactive Displays, Server and Phonics Program
East Millinocket School Dept.
25,119
2021
AED’s and CPR Training
Levant Fire Dept.
37,000
2021
Revitalize Albert Michaud Park
Limestone Development Foundation
50,000
2021
Curriculum and Professional Development
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor
5,000
2021
Discussion Project in Aroostook County
Maine Humanities Council
29,046
2021
Swing Set
Maine School Administrative District #41
6,906
2021
Upgrade Wireless System and Dishwasher
Medway School Dept.
35,680
2021
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Compressor System
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6,906
2021
Replace Radios,, Radar Unit and Repeater System
Milo Police Dept.
24,512
2021
Citizen Science Program in Aroostook and Washington County
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
45,000
2021
Carescape Central Station Monitoring System
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital
12,500
2021
POCUS Training Mannequin
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
50,000
2021
Library Renovations
Regional School Unit #29
64,000
2021
Storage Building
Town of Stacyville
36,000

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