Applications Open: Together With Families Fund

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. Such services and resources for young families this fund could support include:
– Physiological needs (housing, food, clothing and medical)
– Mental health needs (services and medications)
– Educational needs (books, materials, supplies, tutoring services, GED materials, and graduation requirements or needs)
– Transportation needs (gas, bus vouchers, ride sharing and taxi services, car repairs or maintenance)
– Work-related needs (daycare and dress clothing)
– Connection and support needs (phone and electronic devices)

Applications may be completed and submitted online by visiting https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/98183-Community-Foundation-Of-Washington-County-Md-Inc

 Applicant organizations must be based and primarily serving Washington County, Maryland and have a current 501(c)3 determination from the IRS.

Organizations may apply for funding for more than one program; however, each program requires a separate grant application. 

For additional information please contact Susan Buchanan, Community Impact Manager, at susanb@cfwcmd.org.