The Island Institute is expanding its Island Lodging Fund to include year-round islanders on the Cranberries, Frenchboro, Swan’s and Isle au Haut. The fund will provide a $40 reimbursement for a total of 55 room nights per month to year-round island residents who have special needs that require a night’s stay on the mainland, such as medical emergencies and significant educational activities. The Institute will also consider enrichment activities such as professional development classes, dance classes and music classes but for no more than two nights per month per applicant. Missed ferries and medical and dental appointments that can normally be accommodated within the same day do not qualify.
The Island Institute would like to thank MBNA Foundation for supporting this program. This funding is limited to specific motels so please call Sally Perkins at 594-9209 prior to reserving a room on the mainland.