New Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fund Grant

The new Teen Pregnancy Prevention Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation, has grant applications now available for 2016. These funds will go to organizations offering programs and education addressing Strategic Community Impact Plan Goal No. 22, specifically targeting a decrease in teen pregnancy and unsafe sexual practices in teens. Preference may be given to organizations or programs that offer education and programming to parents of pre-teens and teens. Applicant organizations must be based in and primarily serving Washington County, Maryland, and have a current 501(c) (3) determination from the IRS.The suggested grant request is $500; however, applications for other amounts will not be disqualified. Online applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 19, 2016. The Foundation will distribute the funds by October 31 in order to support programs that may line up with the academic school year. Click here to apply.