Diane Ober and Kevin Hubbard Memorial Blue Sky Fund Grant

Diane Ober and Kevin Hubbard Memorial Blue Sky Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The Diane Ober and Kevin Hubbard Memorial Blue Sky Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation, supports residents of Islesboro and graduates of Islesboro Central School who are 23 or older. It encourages projects and studies that nurture individual passions, honoring the adventurous spirits of Diane Ober and Kevin Hubbard. Preference is given to applicants who have shown resilience, kindness, and a desire to learn. This fund aims to foster personal growth and community development.

Overview

Maine Community Foundation Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. We offer a range of giving options tailored to fit each donor’s financial means and charitable objectives. Our staff provides personalized service, community leadership, and a deep understanding of local issues. Diane Ober and Kevin Hubbard Memorial Blue Sky Fund To support residents of Islesboro and / or graduates of Islesboro Central School who are 23 years of age or older pursuing projects and courses of study intended to help them focus on and further a life passion. Diane Ober grew up on Islesboro and graduated from the Islesboro Central School. An adventurous individual, she was a gifted guitarist and singer. Kevin Hubbard, the husband of a longtime friend of Diane, often visited the island. A guitarist, he was also a graphic artist and sportswriter who became a college graduate in his 40s. This fund was established to honor the “blue sky thinking” that both practiced in their lives and activities. Ober-Hubbard Fund: This scholarship supports students 23 years of age or older who reside on Islesboro or are graduates of Islesboro Central School (ICS) and who are pursuing projects or courses of study intended to help them focus and further a life passion.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Preference will be given to applicants who have overcome personal adversity, embody humanity with kindness and humor, and are keen to master something new.