Funding Opportunities Calendar

For any nonprofit, we know it can be hard to track grant application periods. This calendar includes our primary grant-making periods to help connect you with the best funding opportunity.

Sign up for updates with our email form below, and put a reminder on your personal calendar to check back for the application period.

January

Mary K. Bowman Fine Arts Fund – Application Opens

The Mary K. Bowman Fund for Historical and Fine Arts provides financial support for current charitable and educational initiatives that preserve and maintain historical and cultural properties in Washington County. It also promotes the fine arts, history and historic preservation while encouraging the interest in and study of such matters.

Scholarships – Applications Open

See our scholarship pages for complete listings.

March

Women’s Giving Circle Grants – Application Opens

The Women’s Giving Circle Grants Advisory Committee accepts applications for programs, capital and operating expenses that meet the following criteria: increase life skills of women, encourage the healthy development and personal authority of young girls, improve the quality of life for families in Washington County, improve the emotional and physical well-being of all females.

May

Curtis Uzelac Family Fund – Application Opens

This award, created in memory of Curtis Uzelac, will provide an annual grant through a qualifying organization to support young adult(s) (ages 16-21) from Washington County, Maryland or the surrounding area who is pursuing a 4H or FFA project, or agricultural endeavor.

Kevin Barkdoll Livestock Memorial Fund – Application Opens

This award, created in memory of Kevin Barkdoll, will provide an annual grant through a qualifying organization to support a member of FFA and/or 4-H from Washington County, Maryland, or the surrounding area, who is pursuing an agricultural endeavor.

Gene Wiles Memorial Award – Application Opens

This award, created in memory of Gene Wiles, will provide an annual grant through a qualifying organization to support a young adult (ages 16-21) from Washington County, Maryland, or the surrounding area, who is pursuing an agricultural endeavor.

July

Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention Fund

The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fund provides financial support for current initiatives that address teen pregnancy prevention and unsafe sexual practices of teens in Washington County, MD.

Together With Families Fund – Application Opens

This fund was created to support local programs that promote optimal development of young children with activities for children and caregivers and education to help parents understand child development milestones and behaviors; to support local programs which promote the stability of families at risk of poverty, abuse, and neglect by assisting and supporting them to develop more effective parenting skills and to fulfill their educational, work, family and personal goals.

Adam R. Barnhart Inclusive Athlete Fund –

Created in memory of Adam R. Barnhart, this fund shall provide financial support for current initiatives that support areas of participation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in inclusive, competitive athletics.

August

George R. Moore Wildlife Preservation Fund – Application Opens

This fund supports organizations working to preserve wildlife in Washington County, MD.

The Elizabeth Niemyer Cat Fund - Application Opens

This fund was created with a gift from the Elizabeth Niemyer estate to provide funding to nonprofits that spay, neuter, and vaccinate the feral cat population.

Charlotte Hawbaker Fund for Adult Day Services and Adult Respite Care – Applications Open

This fund is intended for the sole support of organizations that offer Adult Day Services and or Adult Respite Care in Washington County, MD.

September

Bill Dorsey Scholarship for the Barbara Ingram School – Application Opens

The scholarship is designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts to offset the cost of materials, supplies and other elements related to their arts discipline.

Legacy Award for Black Excellence – Application Opens

This award is intended to support educational costs & programming for African American, Washington County Residents, who demonstrate leadership qualities.

October

Andrew Bryan Farnen Fund for Gifted and Talented Youth – Application Opens

The Andrew Bryan Farnen Fund for Gifted and Talented Youth will make an annual grant in memory of Andrew, who was known for his love of both the arts and sciences, particularly mathematics, at which he excelled. Grants will be made to help students explore their passion through the purchase of musical instruments, art supplies, computers, books, experiences, and other educational materials.

Free Grant Training - Applying for Grants: A Funder’s Perspective

This free training will be offered online via Zoom to local nonprofit organizations on Thursday, October 31st at 10:00 am. In this training you will learn strategies for writing compelling proposals, tips for making your proposals stand out to reviewers, and insights into what funders are really looking for! Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and increase your chances of funding success!

Register via email to susanb@cfwcmd.org

View the training video here.

November

Responsive Grants - Application Opens

This fund supports organizations and programs that develop a stronger community through high impact programs and initiatives that meet the annual funding priorities as determined by the Grant Committee.

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Responsive Grant Workshop

We're excited to provide a training workshop for this year's Responsive Grants! This session will provide valuable insights into this year's grant application process, including an overview of new requirements and key updates. The workshop will be presented live via Zoom on Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 am. This workshop is not mandatory for applicants, but participation is encouraged.