Funding Amount

More than US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • A religious organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities.
  • Department of Assessment & Taxation's Maryland Personal Property tax division.
  • IRS, as assessed via GuideStar’s Charity Check

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The applicant must be:An already existing nonprofit, 501c3 organization in good standing with the IRS.An existing government/quasi-governmental agency applying for an extraordinary project that is not funded by tax revenue.

Overview

Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is inviting applications for its Impact Grants, aimed at nonprofits engaged in health, education, arts, and more. Eligible applicants include established 501c3 organizations, government agencies for non-tax funded projects, and civic groups. Grants support diverse initiatives that benefit the community, fostering civic engagement and improving quality of life. Interested parties should ensure they meet eligibility requirements and are in good standing with relevant authorities.

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is accepting applications for Impact Grants. Nonprofits providing programs that impact health and human services, historic preservation, the arts, agriculture, civic causes, animal welfare, education, youth programs, and more should apply.

Eligibility

The applicant must be:An already existing nonprofit, 501c3 organization in good standing with the IRS.An existing 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.A civic group that is not a 501c3 organization requesting funding for a community cause.In addition, 501c3 organizations must be in good standing with:Maryland Secretary of State's charitable division.Department of Assessment & Taxation's Maryland Personal Property tax division.IRS, as assessed via GuideStar’s Charity Check

What The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
135
Total given
$6.37M
Median grant
$21K
Range
$5,042–$1.05M
  • By dollars: Maryland 93%, New York 4%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Frederick, MD; Walkersville, MD; Rockville, MD.
  • 48% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Frederick Health Hospital Inc · Frederick, MD

    Good samaritan, emergency services, development council, utilizing promotion fitness…

    $1.05M

  • Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church · Mount Airy, MD

    Church programs

    $325K

  • Church of the Transfiguration · Braddock Heights, MD

    Unrestricted

    $270K

  • Heartly House Inc · Frederick, MD

    Children's services and programs, child abuse prevention programs, emergency shelter…

    $218K

  • Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc · Frederick, MD

    Flowers over frederick project and downtown holiday lights project, unrestricted

    $206K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Animal rescue
  • Youth programs

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