Many Happy Returns: How to Help Your Kids Celebrate Charitable Giving
If you’ve ever considered wrapping charitable giving into a child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to have … Read More
Community Grants
Nonprofits in Frederick County have many opportunities to apply for Impact Grants and Strategic Grants. Visit our Grants page for more information.
Scholarships
Frederick County residents enrolled in post-secondary study, vocational, or technical training can apply for scholarships supporting their area of study. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.
Impacts of Our Grants & Scholarships
With more than $100 million in grants and scholarships invested into Frederick County since 1986, our donors have stepped up to the plate caring about their fellow citizens and impacting lives. We focus on immediate and future needs, with emphasis on providing long-term solutions to both.
$5.9 million in FY2024 Grants
$1.9 million in FY2024 Scholarships
Impact Stories
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Educator’s Passion for Learning Lives On in New Fund
FREDERICK, MD – April 2, 2025: In memory of her husband, Marisa Hombach created The Michael A. Hombach Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for students … Read More