How much funding does United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies provide?

United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies provides $80,000+ in funding.

When is the deadline for United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies

Q: Who is eligible for United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies?

Geography: Serving Kent County, Maryland in the focus areas of education, health, and fina.

Q: How often is United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies offered?

United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies runs on an annual cycle.

United Way of Kent County Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Healthcare Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

$80,000+

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

Serving Kent County, Maryland in the focus areas of education, health, and fina

Overview

The United Way of Kent County awards grants to vetted nonprofit member agencies serving Kent County, Maryland in the focus areas of education, health, and financial stability.

Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland

Focus Areas:

Education
Health
Financial Stability

Eligible Organizations: Pre-selected member agencies of United Way of Kent County, including:

American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of the Del-Mar-Va Council
Camp Fairlee Manor/Easterseals
Character Counts/Chesapeake Charities
Chestertown RiverArts' KidSPOT
Community Food Pantry
Community Mediation Upper Shore
Compass Regional Hospice
Echo Hill Outdoor School
For All Seasons
Good Neighbor Fund/Chester Valley Ministers Association
Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne's
Kent Association of Riding Therapy
Kent Attainable Housing
Kent County CARES Foundation
Maryland Food Bank
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
Minary's Dream Alliance Club F.E.A.R.
Open Door Partners in Education
Rock Hall Blessing Bag Program
Rock Hall Yacht Club Sailing School Scholarship Program
Samaritan Group
Shore Legal Access
Sister to Sister

Grant Process:

Applicants receive detailed review by allocations committee
Leader interviews conducted by allocations committee
Special attention given to financial information and extent to which agencies serve Kent County residents

Contact Information:

Phone: 410-778-3195
Email: help@unitedwayofkentcounty.org or executivedirector@unitedwayofkentcounty.org
Executive Director: Amy Meade
Address: PO Box 594, 114 South Lynchburg Suite B, Chestertown, MD 21620
Website: unitedwayofkentcounty.org

Background: The United Way of Kent County identifies human service needs in the community, promotes member agency programs, solicits funds through an annual fundraising campaign, and allocates funds with emphasis on agencies addressing community needs prioritized by the Board of Directors.

What United Way of Kent County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $83K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $5,500–$12K

By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Chestertown, MD; Easton, MD; Worton, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.