George R. Moore Fund for Wildlife Preservation in Maryland

The George R. Moore Fund for Wildlife Preservation is a grant opportunity administered by the Community Foundation of Washington County, Maryland. This fund is dedicated exclusively to supporting wildlife preservation initiatives within Washington County, Maryland. The fund was established in memory of George Moore, a respected farmer and educator who passed away in 2013. His legacy continues through this grant which prioritizes the conservation and protection of wildlife and natural habitats in the specified county. The primary objective of this fund is to support nonprofit organizations actively engaged in wildlife preservation activities. Eligible organizations must be classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities under IRS guidelines. Furthermore, applicants must be both headquartered in and primarily serving the residents and natural environments of Washington County, Maryland. The fund is focused on tangible preservation efforts within this geographic boundary, and applicants whose work extends beyond this area are not eligible to apply. Organizations may submit more than one application if they are seeking support for multiple programs or projects. However, each program requires its own separate application submission. This ensures that each proposed initiative is evaluated on its individual merits and alignment with the fund’s mission. No information was provided in the source regarding allowable or prohibited expenditures, so applicants are advised to ensure their requests directly support wildlife preservation as that is the sole intent of the fund. Applications are currently open and must be submitted online through the SmarterSelect platform. The application portal can be accessed at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/104232-Community-Foundation-Of-Washington-County-Md-Inc. The deadline for submission is September 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. No pre-application steps or LOIs are required for this funding round. The evaluation process and award timeline were not disclosed in the source material. Likewise, no details were provided regarding expected award amounts, total funding available, or the number of grants that will be issued. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out with specific questions or for additional guidance. The designated contact for this grant is Susan Buchanan, the Community Impact Manager at the Community Foundation of Washington County. She can be reached via email at susanb@cfwcmd.org. While there is no explicit statement that the fund recurs on a regular basis, the presence of annual due dates in past materials suggests it is likely an annual grant. Based on the September 5, 2025, deadline and current date of September 3, 2025, the next expected cycle would likely open in early August 2026. Applicants should monitor the Community Foundation's website or contact the program officer directly to confirm future opportunities.