Youth Cannabis Use Prevention Mini Grant 2025

The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) is offering FY25 Mini Grants to support community initiatives aimed at reducing youth cannabis use. This funding opportunity is open to community-based organizations, churches, private entities, nonprofits, and workplaces in Worcester County, Maryland. Applicants can request up to $5,000 for projects that reduce the initiation of cannabis products among youth. Grant awards are contingent upon the quality and number of applications, with a total of $24,000 available for distribution across selected projects. To apply, applicants must complete and email a fillable PDF application to Crystal Bell at Crystal.bell1@maryland.gov by November 27, 2024, no later than 4:30 p.m. A virtual pre-proposal orientation will be held via Google Meet on November 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.; interested participants should RSVP to Crystal Bell via email. Applications will be evaluated using a standardized scoring rubric, and awards will be announced after December 18, 2024.