Strategic Grant Program

Through strategic grants, the Community Foundation funds nonprofits that meet the areas of greatest need in Frederick County. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Frederick County State: Maryland County: Frederick County (MD) Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2025 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Currently, Funding high impact projects that address:  Supporting families with children, Preparing for a growing aging population, Responding to Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The updated human needs assessment, conducted in 2022 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed additional areas of need, including: Supporting access to affordable housing, Addressing mental health needs, Alleviating disparities in service delivery. Funding Information Minimum request: $1,000 Grant Period Grants must be used during the period of Nov. 1, 2024 – March 31, 2026. Eligibility Criteria  The Community Foundation administers grants to organizations providing direct benefits to Frederick County, Maryland. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a grant. The applicant must be: An already existing nonprofit, 501c3 organization in good standing with the IRS, A government/quasi-governmental agency applying for an extraordinary project that is not funded by tax revenue, A religious organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities, or A civic group that is not a 501c3 organization requesting funding for a community cause.  For more information, visit Community Foundation of Frederick County.