Community Foundation Announces New Chair, Welcomes Five New Trustees
FREDERICK, MD – Nov. 15, 2024: The Community Foundation of Frederick County welcomes a new chair of its board of trustees, Detric Kemp, and five … 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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Scholarship Fund Supports Students Studying Science, Arts, Agriculture
The fund honors the legacy of a local scientist who was known to be kind and encouraging and was well known in his professional field, … Read More
At a Loss for Words? Tips for Starting a Charitable Giving Conversation
Attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors certainly are not strangers to tough questions. Indeed, the mix of money, family, and mortality is a potent combination that almost … Read More