Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

August 14, 2008: The Community Foundation of Frederick County is pleased to announce that now through October 1, applications are being accepted for FY2009 grant funding.

With $236,000 available for this year’s grants, area 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, existing governmental agencies, newly formed groups temporarily addressing a need or creating an organization to answer an emerging community need, religious organizations proposing funding for non-sectarian activities, and long-standing community service or civic groups that are not a 501(c)(3) organization are all encouraged to apply.

Funding may be used for one-time purchases, capital expenditures, start-up costs for programs in existence less than three months at the time of application, health and human service needs, programs serving children and adults, historic preservation, non-sectarian programs of religious organizations, music appreciation and training, particular marketing efforts of area nonprofits, and quality of life programs for specific areas of Frederick County. Information about the 19 grant-giving funds is available on the Community Foundation Universal Comprehensive Grant Application, the only application needed to apply for any or all of the grants.

To access The Community Foundation Universal Comprehensive Grant Application online, click here.  The application may also be acquired at the Community Foundation’s office at 312 East Church Street, Frederick. Completed applications with required attachments are due, not post-marked, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, without exception, at the Community Foundation’s office. Electronic submission of grant applications is not accepted.

New this year is a Community Foundation Grants Training Program, which will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Public Library. “This Community Foundation Grants Training Program will help nonprofit organizations that are planning to submit a Universal Comprehensive Grant Application or that want to learn more about our grant process,” says Gayle Sutch, Director of Donor Services for the Community Foundation. She said that those interested in attending should RSVP by September 12 to ds.assistant@cffredco.org or by calling 301.695.7660.  For more information, click here.

Since 1986, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has provided more than $19 million in scholarships to area students who might otherwise not be able to attend college or trade school and grants to area nonprofits serving a variety of community needs. This tremendous accomplishment is a direct result of generous donors who touch the future with each donation, leaving a positive impact of lasting change for the Frederick County community. For additional information on the Community Foundation call 301.695.7660.