Grant Size: $250-$500
Application Deadline: the first Monday after February vacation
Background
In 1996, G. Robinson and Robin F. Whitten and Susan B. Martin, parents and trustees of Breakwater School, established the Pegasus Fund to honor Breakwater faculty and staff. Believing that an individual's growth inevitably enriches the lives of those he or she touches, the fund supports the personal growth, whims and fantasies of Breakwater's faculty and staff knowing that in so doing, they will enrich the lives of the children at Breakwater. These whims and fantasies may range from writing a book to studying Chinese, from exploring the Amazon to playing the lute, from gaining professional expertise to learning to fly. Pegasus should inspire.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full or part time faculty or staff member who has worked at least one year at Breakwater School.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the children, families, and mission of the school.
- Be willing to report back to the committee and/or the school about his or her pursuit.
- Return to Breakwater School the year following the project.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the application form and send it to:
The Pegasus Fund
Maine Community Foundation
One Monument Way, Suite 200
Portland, ME 04101
Applications are due the first Monday after February school vacation. We will not accept applications via fax or email.
Applicants should describe his or her intended pursuit, explain its personal significance, and contain a fairly detailed budget for the project.
Applications may be any length and must contain at least one typewritten page of narrative, verse or song.
The remainder of the application may be illustrated, constructed or sculpted-drawing, cartoon, memo or photo.
Applicants are encouraged to apply in the media they find most comfortable expressing themselves.
Awards will be announced by mid-March.
Pegasus Fund Application (.pdf)
Contact
If you have any further questions regarding the Pegasus Fund, please contact
Pam Cleghorn in MaineCF's Portland Office via email or by phone at (207) 761-2440.
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