Honoring a Legacy of Service: The George Roy Community Grant

George Roy dedicated 38 years of service as the President/CEO of Lisbon Credit Union, retiring on July 1, 2024. In honor of his unwavering commitment to the community and the credit union, the Lisbon Credit Union Board of Directors has established the George Roy Community Grant. This grant aims to provide financial support to local nonprofit organizations that share our passion for improving the lives of the people we serve.

About the Grant:

The George Roy Community Grant is designed to help local nonprofits make a significant impact in our community. For 2024, the grant amount is set at $5,000. Each year, the Board of Directors will determine the grant amount, which may vary from year to year.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the George Roy Community Grant, nonprofit organizations must meet the following criteria:

Location: Only nonprofit organizations located in the areas where Lisbon Credit Union operates are eligible to apply. Our field of Membership includes the residents of Lisbon, Lewiston, Durham, Bowdoin, Sabattus, Topsham, Pownal, and Auburn.
Focus: The primary focus of the grant is to promote health, wellness, and growth within the community, aiming to improve the overall quality of life for its citizens.

Application and Selection Process:

Application Availability: Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.lisboncu.org/grant.
Submission Deadline: All applications must be submitted by November 1, 2024, at 5 PM Eastern Time.
Announcement of Winner: The grant recipient will be announced on December 20, 2024.

Please note: Organizations or programs that receive funding are not eligible for funding in the following year but may reapply in subsequent years.

>>THE AWARD WINNER FOR 2024 HAS BEEN CHOSEN<<

Be Looking for the 2025 application coming soon. Check back here for updated information or follow our Facebook or Instagram pages for application announcements.

Grant Impact Report:

Organizations awarded the George Roy Community Grant are expected to submit an impact report. This report should highlight the achievements made possible through the grant and the benefits it provided to the organization and the community they serve.

Apply Today!

We encourage all eligible nonprofit organizations that share our commitment to community health, wellness, and growth to apply for the George Roy Community Grant. Your efforts can make a lasting difference in our community, and we are here to support you.

For More Information:

If you have any questions, please contact Ron Hood in our Marketing Office:

Ron Hood
Marketing Officer
207-353-4144
r.hood@lisboncu.org

Thank you for your interest in the George Roy Community Grant. Be sure to check back here for updates or follow Lisbon Credit Union on Facebook and Instagram.

Student Garden Progress 1: 5/23/2025

🌱 George Roy Community Grant Progress: The Greenhouse is Growing! 🌱

We’re excited to share an exciting milestone in the Lisbon Community School student garden journey—the greenhouse is officially built! 🌿

Thanks to the generous support from the George Roy Community Grant, what began as an idea has now taking root. This new greenhouse will serve as a vibrant, hands-on learning space where students can engage with gardening, sustainability, and science in a real-world environment.

As part of our ongoing mission to support education and community enrichment, this project brings together students, educators, and volunteers with one common goal: growth. From seed to sprout to harvest, every step is a learning opportunity—and a chance to nurture something meaningful.

We’re proud to showcase this progress and can’t wait to share more updates as the garden continues to flourish. Stay tuned!

Together, we're planting the seeds of community and cultivating a brighter future.

From the Greenhouse: Hanna’s View

“With the funding from the George Roy Community Grant, we were able to get a greenhouse -- which we would not have been able to afford otherwise. Our students started the seeds in their classrooms, and we were able to transfer them into the greenhouse before planting in the raised beds. The classes that did not start the seeds in their classrooms, were able to have a hand in this project by either filling the raised beds with soil, or planting the plants in the beds. Other classrooms have come to visit and enjoy the space. With the grant we not only were able to purchase the necessities, but also purchase items that are beautiful so that the space can be a place that is peaceful to visit. Every single student that has visited the garden wants to come back, and asks if any more work needs to be done on it. These kids love the hard work, and feel excited to be a part of something outdoors.”

Stay tuned for more updates from the Lisbon Community School Student Garden and the George Roy Community Grant.

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