Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Overview

The FANS Funds provide essential emergency assistance to individuals and families in Washington County, MD, as well as to nonprofit organizations addressing urgent community needs. Interested applicants must submit a request form to the Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland. Funding can reach up to $1,000, with priority given to the severity and impact of the need. This initiative aims to support local residents effectively during challenging times.

NOTE: Organizations interested in applying for FANS Fund need to submit a request using the Request Form. The form must be emailed to CFWC by the requesting agency or the sponsoring organization (for individuals or families).
FANS fund supports emergency assistance for individuals and families in Washington County, MD, as well as nonprofit organizations who are addressing emerging urgent needs within the community. The severity and urgency of the requested need and the impact that it will have on the recipient will be the determining consideration in providing support.
We disburse FANS funds to a responsible nonprofit organization to help them close the gap and, hopefully, resolve the situation.
Funding
The maximum award amount is $1,000.

Eligibility

The organizations must be located in and provide services for residents of Washington County, MD.Families and individuals must reside in Washington County, MD.

What The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
77
Total given
$3M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,150–$515K
  • By dollars: Maryland 93%, Pennsylvania 2%, Ohio 2%. Top recipient cities: Hagerstown, MD; Boonsboro, MD; Sharpsburg, MD.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home · Boonsboro, MD

    $515K

  • Horizon Goodwill Industries · Hagerstown, MD

    $250K

  • Hagerstown Community College Founda · Hagerstown, MD

    $192K

  • Boys & Girls Club of Washington CO · Hagerstown, MD

    $148K

  • Saint James School · Hagerstown, MD

    $126K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Hardship
  • Human services
  • Small grants

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