Responsive Grants
The Community Foundation presented its 2024 Responsive Grants to 30 local nonprofits, totaling $267,613.49. The grants committee selected Washington County nonprofits and programs focused on the development of a stronger community through high impact programs and initiatives that promote the health and well-being of the children in our community.
Resources for the Responsive Grants come from the growth and earnings of established Community Funds at the Foundation as well as a partnership with the Pauline Anderson Foundation.
Our 2024 Responsive Grant Recipients
Hear directly from our 2024 Responsive Grant Recipients
Congratulations to all!
In 2024, the Community Foundation presented grants to the following programs:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County: $5,000 to support the Little Leadership Academy Group Mentoring Program
Boys & Girls Club of Washington County: $25,000 to support Academic Success and SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
CASA of Western Maryland: $3,800 to support the Career Readiness Fair
Children In Need, Inc.: $6,000 to support Client Monthly Visits and Extended Services Programs
Children’s Village of Washington County, Inc.: $4,500 to support the Kids Alive Open House
Civil Air Patrol Hagerstown Composite Squadron: $2,500 to support Physical Training and Development
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc.: $2,400 to support Discover Coding
Federal Little League: $5,000 to support the Federal Little League Three Year Tee ball Program
Ft. Ritchie Community Center: $3,800 to support the Rural Youth Sports Program
Gatekeepers Corporation: $5,200 to support the Business of Living Positive Parenting Classes
Girls Inc. of Washington County: $10,000 to support Girls Inc. Tutoring
Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland: $5,000 to support Girls on the Run
Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC): $15,493.49 to support Micah’s Backpack Summer Food Outreach
Horizon Goodwill Industries, Inc.: $25,000 to support the Young Adult Solution Center and Housing Program
Hospice of Washington County, Inc.: $3,000 to support DoveTales Grief Camp
Interfaith Service Coalition of Hancock, Maryland, Inc.: $5,000 to support Digitally Included Kids
It’s A Blessing to be A Blessing: $5,000 to support the It’s a Blessing After School Feeding Program
Conococheague Little League: $7,500 to support Player Equipment and necessary playing field improvements
Maryland Symphony Orchestra: $6,000 to support the Maryland Symphony Orchestra Side by Side Youth Concerts
Potomac Case Management Services, Inc. dba Potomac Community Services: $10,000 to support Mental Health Care Coordination for Children and Youth (MHCC)
Reach of Washington County: $10,000 to support Reach’s Client Assistance
Robert W. Johnson Community Center: $25,000 to support the Summer Youth Enrichment Program
Salvation Army Red Shield Club: $10,000 to support the Salvation Army Red Shield Club Summer Camp Program
San Mar Family & Community Services: $7,500 to support Removing Barriers to Mental Health Access
Shepherd’s Spring, Inc.: $10,000 to support Local to Global (L2G)
Sleep in Heavenly Peace: $7,130 to support Building a Better Future: Providing Beds to Kids in Need
The Arc of Washington County: $25,000 to support the Children’s Program Multisensory Room
The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission: $4,790 to support Camp Wild
United Way of Washington County, MD, Inc.: $10,000 to support United Way Student Hygiene Pantries
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Foundation: $3,000 to support the 7th Grade Career Exploration Day
Creating a Legacy
It’s thanks to our gracious donors that we are able to provide for the hundreds of causes and scholarships each year. Local community foundations like ours allow us to preserve a bright future for our friends, families, and neighbors for generations to come. If you’re ready to donate, we’ll help you make the biggest impact with your funds.
Call us to learn about our funding opportunities or how we can help connect you to a larger endeavor.
