Women's Giving Circle Grants

Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated

The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund offers grants aimed at empowering women aged 18 and older facing challenging situations. With funding from the Community Foundation of Frederick County, the program supports initiatives that promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life. Grants range from $1,000 to $40,000, targeting organizations that enhance workforce development, financial literacy, and economic stability for women. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies focused on community causes.

Background
The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation, provides grants that support programs that empower women ages 18 and over in challenging situations to improve the quality of their lives. The grants will support women’s efforts to become self-sufficient, understanding that encouragement and financial assistance are compelling factors in restoring stability and hope.
Funding Priorities
Furthering women’s ability to care for herself and, subsequently, her dependents. Such as:Furthering workforce and educational opportunity, including but not limited to:Direct provision of workforce development programsJob training and placement servicesTrade and technical certificationsApprenticeship programsDirect support, such as scholarships, for post-secondary, apprenticeship, or workforce development programsIndirect support of workforce or educational program participation or bettermentMentoring and life skills programsSupport of transportation and/or childcare to facilitate participation in workforce development or education programsFurthering economic capacity, including but not limited to:Emergency financial assistance due to changed circumstancesHomelessness prevention supportEmergency and transitional housing supportTransportation supportAccess to income supportsSystems navigation -- creating access to benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), medical insurance, housing vouchers, etc.Training in financial literacyHousehold budgeting, credit scoresFirst time homebuyers’ programsFinancial assistance for next stepsRecovery housing costsLow-income homebuyer supports
Funding
A minimum proposal of $1,000.00. Each proposal may not exceed $40,000. Organizations may seek up to $40,000 total.

Eligibility

Organizations that offer programs and/or services that promote self-sufficiency for women in Frederick County, Maryland, are eligible to apply.Organizations may submit up to four proposals for funding.The Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits with 501c3 status, a government agency applying for an extraordinary project that is not funded by tax revenue, a religious organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities and civic groups that are not a 501c3 requesting funding for a community cause.