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Funding Amount

Up to $750,000 total budget for all grants in 2026

Deadline

July 1, 2026

84 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nonprofit Project Grants

Funder: Foundation for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (FCIDD)

Geographic Scope: Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding regions (primary focus on Mid-Atlantic)

Focus Areas:

  • Accessibility & Engagement

  • Educational Spaces

  • Program Area Improvements

  • Outreach & Education

  • Support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)

    • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Primary criterion: support for I/DD

  • March 1 and October 1 deadlines require sponsorship from a local Civitan club

  • July 1 deadline is open to nonprofits without Civitan club sponsorship

    • Application Cycles (2026):

  • March 1, 2026

  • July 1, 2026

  • October 1, 2026

    • Funding History:

  • 2025: Over $330,000 allocated to 16 nonprofit organizations

  • 2024: Multiple grants awarded ranging from $15,688 to $39,849

    • Examples of Funded Projects:

  • Art studio equipment and renovations

  • Accessible playground equipment for children with disabilities

  • Computer system upgrades

  • Transportation vehicles for day programs and community activities

  • Mental health training programs

  • Food delivery vehicles

    • Contact:

  • Email: info@fcidd.org

  • Phone: (410) 696-4686

  • Address: 1001 Frederick Road, PO Box 21077, Catonsville, MD 21228

    • Portal: Submittable grant portal available on website

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Determine Eligibility and Deadline

  • Confirm organization is 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving I/DD population

  • Select appropriate deadline:

    • - March 1: Requires Civitan club sponsorship
    - July 1: Open to nonprofits with or without Civitan club sponsorship
    - October 1: Requires Civitan club sponsorship

    Step 2: Access the Grant Portal

  • Use Submittable portal on FCIDD website for online application submission

    • Step 3: Complete Application

  • Provide organization information and 501(c)(3) documentation

  • Categorize grant request in one of four categories:

    • - Accessibility & Engagement
    - Educational Spaces
    - Program Area Improvements
    - Outreach & Education

    Step 4: Submit

  • Submit application through Submittable portal before deadline

  • For March 1 and October 1 deadlines: secure Civitan club sponsorship

    • Materials Required:

  • Organization name and 501(c)(3) status documentation

  • Project description and funding request

  • Category classification

  • Civitan club sponsor (for March 1 and October 1 deadlines)

    • Evaluation:

  • Reviewed by FCIDD Grants Committee

  • Board of Directors votes on grant awards

  • Grants typically decided within 1-3 months of submission deadline

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdevelopmental-disabilitiesdisabledplayground

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