Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

January 1, 2027

268 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Needs Grants

Geographic Scope: Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland (Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties)

Purpose: Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including environmental conservation, mental health services, food security, and other community needs.

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Faith-based organizations providing non-sectarian programs

  • Community programs within government agencies serving citizens on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland
  • Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per grant

    Recent Cycle: April 2025 cycle distributed $295,000 to 45 nonprofits

    Next Cycle: Opens January 1, 2026

    Contact: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

  • Address: 1324 Belmont Ave., Ste. 401, Salisbury, Maryland 21804

  • Phone: 410-742-9911

  • Website: cfes.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsenvironmentmental-healthfood-securitycommunity-servicesfoundation

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