Community Foundation of Howard County

Grant for Community-Serving Nonprofits

$38k

Amount

Cash

Nov 2, 2026

Deadline

13 days left

Maryland

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Foundation

Human Services & Social Welfare
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Education
Environment & Sustainability
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Provides flexible operational grant support to nonprofit organizations delivering programs and services in Howard County. Funding is unrestricted and helps organizations carry out their mission across human services, arts and culture, education, environment, and community affairs. Two award tiers are available based on organizational budget size.

What you get

Operational grant of up to $37,500 for organizations with budgets above $100,000
Operational grant of up to $10,000 for organizations with budgets below $100,000
Unrestricted funding to support organizational mission and goals

How to apply

Online application submitted through the Foundation's online grants system
Description of significance and sustainability of programs and services
Concrete evidence of community impact
Demonstration of organizational capacity to implement programs

Eligibility

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or have a fiscal sponsor that is 501(c)(3)
Must deliver services to Howard County residents
Services must be in human services, arts & culture, education, environment, or community affairs
Must provide programs without discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, pregnancy, ancestry, age, or other protected characteristics
Two budget tiers: organizational budget above $100,000 (up to $37,500 award) or below $100,000 (up to $10,000 award)

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