The Lincoln County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded nearly $25,000 in grants to seven nonprofits, including Boothbay Sea and Science Center, to fund a 10-month program for fourth- through sixth-graders to explore the science of seaweed farming in school and at the shore.

Other grant recipients include:

• Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, for a garden and greenhouse program that will provide hands-on learning about sustainable agriculture

• Lincoln County Dental, Damariscotta, to treat infections and provide replacement dentures for people in recovery from opiate addiction.

The Lincoln County Fund is a permanent endowment that supports projects and nonprofits that strengthen communities in the county. Applications go through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program and are reviewed by a committee of local leaders. The next proposal deadline is February 15, 2018. The application and guidelines can be found at www.mainecf.org.

The Lincoln County Fund is built through donations from the community. If you would like more information about the fund, please contact Laura Lee, MaineCF senior program officer, at 1-877-700-6800 or llee@mainecf.org.

A statewide organization with offices in Ellsworth and Portland, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. For more information, visit www.mainecf.org or call 1-877-700-6800.