Community Foundation Responsive Grants

Community Foundation Responsive Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The Community Foundation of Washington County, MD offers Responsive Grants aimed at fostering collaboration among local nonprofits. The 2025 program prioritizes funding for initiatives that involve at least two partnering organizations to address community needs. Applicants must be based in Washington County and hold a valid 501(c)(3) status. This year's focus is on collaborative programs that demonstrate urgency, innovation, impact, and sustainability, encouraging nonprofits to work together for the greater good.

Overview

About Us The Community Foundation of Washington County, MD was established as a permanent and growing philanthropic vehicle for charitably minded people and corporations to contribute financial resources that enrich the community’s quality of life. Income from our various funds offers financial support, in the form of grants, allowing us to meet current needs and prepare for the future. We support a wide-range of qualified nonprofit organizations and causes, primarily in Washington County, Maryland. Our grant making objectives: Support creative, focused, results-oriented responses to existing or emerging community challenges Reward efforts that recognize and build on community strengths and assets Improve the effectiveness and build the capacity of Washington County’s nonprofit organizations Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among community organizations Community Foundation Responsive Grants The 2025 Responsive Grant Program aims to foster collaboration over competition among local nonprofits by prioritizing funding for collaborative projects. This year's funding statement is: "In an effort to encourage collaboration rather than competition among local non-profit organizations, this year's Responsive Grants will target collaborative partnerships between no fewer than two non-profits for initiatives that address the needs of our community."

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant organizations must be based in and primarily serving Washington County, Maryland, and have a current 501(c) (3) determination from the IRS. Collaboration Requirement: Applications must focus on a collaborative program or initiative involving at least two local nonprofit organizations. Each application must include a letter of collaboration which:Outlines the joint effort.Identifies the lead applicant to serve as the fiscal agent and primary contact for the grant.Contains signatures from the Board Chairs of all collaborating organizations