In FY2025, we were pleased to award Impact and Strategic Grants to local nonprofits to help support their missions.

We awarded:

  • More than $488,000 in Strategic Grants to 17 area nonprofits.
  • More than $513,000 in Impact Grants

The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County awarded eighteen grants totaling $280,000 to thirteen local nonprofits.

Learn more about Community Foundation funds on our Existing Funds page.

*The Community Foundation of Frederick County awards a variety of grants, including designated and donor advised. The table below is not an exhaustive list of all our grants awarded.*

FY2025 Grants

Table updated 5/29/2025

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Awardee Amount Awarded Community Foundation Fund Name Project Purpose Grant Type
1 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Spirit Club Foundation 3,210.72 Addie B. Null Health Care Fund To provide an adaptive fitness program to individuals with disabilities. Impact
2 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM February Star Sanctuary 725.27 AG-C.I.T.E Fund To provide youth camps where students learn about the ag industry while interacting with rescue horses. Impact
3 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Hearts of the Herd 1,000.00 AG-C.I.T.E Fund To provide youth with disabilities an adaptive equine assisted learning program. Impact
4 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Helping Hands and Caring Hearts 750.00 Alvin F. Tesmer and John J. Hayes Veterans Memorial Fund For the delivery of food and hygiene products to veterans. Impact
5 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Safe Ride Foundation Inc. 750.00 Alvin F. Tesmer and John J. Hayes Veterans Memorial Fund To provide transporation to veterans to help them access essential services. Impact
6 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM February Star Sanctuary 920.76 Animal Care Field of Interest Fund To provide medical care, feed, hay and blankets to rescued horses. Impact
7 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Tip Me Frederick 500.00 Animal Care Field of Interest Fund To provide rabies vaccinations to community cats. Impact
8 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Asian American Center of Frederick 5,000.00 Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund To provide legal representation for individuals seeking citizenship and integration services. Impact
9 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Mental Health Association of Frederick County 10,000.00 Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund To support the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. Impact
10 BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM BAyer 29/05/2025 12:29 PM Spanish Speaking Community of MD, Inc. 5,000.00 Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund To provide critical legal services to address the needs of Frederick County's international community. Impact