FREDERICK, MD – July 17, 2026: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces its FY27 Strategic Grant program. Applications for Strategic Grants will be accepted from August 1 through August 31, 2026.
Nonprofit organizations that provide services supporting seniors, addressing the needs of families with children who fall within the ALICE threshold, or offering programs focused on substance use disorder should apply for funding. Special consideration will be given to grant applications that address the areas above, as well as mental health, disparities in service delivery, and affordable housing. All funding must provide direct benefits to residents of Frederick County, Maryland. This year’s grantmaking will include funding for FY27 and FY28, with all grant money to be used from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.
Nonprofit representatives interested in learning more are invited to attend a training session on Wednesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The training will provide an overview of the Community Foundation’s funding priorities through the Strategic Grant process, updates on this year’s grant cycle, eligibility requirements, the role of committee reviewers, and guidance on accessing and navigating the Foundant grant platform. Register for the training at www.FrederickCountyGives.org/StrategicGrantTraining.
All grant applications are made through the Community Foundation’s online application, and details can be found at www.FrederickCountyGives.org/Grants.
Eligible organizations must certify that they are one of the following: a 501c3 nonprofit, a government agency applying for an extraordinary project that is not funded by tax revenue, a faith-based organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities, or a civic group that is not a 501c3 requesting funding for a community cause.
As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has given back more than $111 million to the community since 1986. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County, visit www.FrederickCountyGives.org