March 1, 2024 - For Immediate Release
Davis Fund Launches Annual Grant Application Season
The Nathaniel Davis Fund is accepting grant applications for 2024-2025 projects
from organizations that serve the Brunswick community. The Davis Fund was
created by Samuel Gross Davis in 1932 in memory of his father, Nathaniel. By the
terms of the will that established the fund, grants are “to be used for the pleasure of
its inhabitants as the government of Brunswick that year shall decide.”
“It’s a pleasure to serve on the Davis Fund Committee,” said Annee Tara, the 2024
Committee Chair. “It gives us an opportunity to learn about and meet the people
from various organizations whose work meets this criterion and to see the
wonderful work they are doing. And it gives us a chance to help them meet their
mission.” Other members of the committee are Alison Harris, Shaun Hogan, Jym
St. Pierre, Jeff Ward, and Kathy E. Wilson.
The Davis Fund Committee annually reviews all applications and recommends
grant recipients to the Brunswick Town Council who distribute income generated
by the Davis Fund. Grants typically range from $200-$2500. In addition to the
formal application, a representative of the applicant must plan to meet with the
Committee on the evening of Wednesday, May 1, or Thursday, May 2. The
deadline for applications is Friday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Information on the process, including the application and a report listing 2023
grant recipients can be found on the Davis Fund page of the Brunswick Town
website (https://www.brunswickme.org/569/Davis-Fund-Committee) or by calling
the Town Manager's office at 725-6659.
FMI – Deb Young, 725-6659, dyoung@brunswickme.org
