Advancing Your Purpose: Considerations for a Philanthropic Retirement
If you’ve recently retired, you may still be figuring out the ideal balance of activities. If you’ve been retired for several years, you might still … 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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Charitable Mindset: What are Clients Thinking?
Don’t you wish you could read your clients’ minds? Understanding what clients really care about is crucial to constructing any estate or financial plan. When … Read More
Community Foundation Announces FY2026 Strategic Grant Application and Training Session
FREDERICK, MD – June 30, 2025: The Community Foundation of Frederick County will accept applications for fiscal year 2026 Strategic Grant funding from Aug. 15 … Read More