GRANTS
Funding is available to organizations with projects that focus specifically on empowering Frederick County women experiencing challenging situations.
Since 2007, the Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County has awarded more than $3.5 million to local nonprofits serving women in Frederick County.
The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Grant Awards. This year, twelve grants totaling $290,000 have been awarded to eleven local nonprofits serving Frederick-area women.
Join us for our Annual Grant Awards Celebration on June 3 at The Arc at Market Street!
Questions? Send email to grants@frederickwgc.org
2026 Awards
In May 2026, our Grants Committee selected 11 local nonprofits serving women in Frederick County to receive a total of $290,000 in grant awards.
GRANT APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The online application is administered by the Community Foundation using the Foundant grant application software. Applicants are encouraged to review all available material on this page for guidance on developing their applications.
For help in accessing and competing the online application, see the resources and tutorials shown below.
Organizations that have applied for funding through the Community Foundation or the Women’s Giving Circle in the past will use their existing online account.
RESOURCES
Preview the 2026 Grant Application
Community Foundation Sample Budget
2026 Community Foundation Grant Seeker Guidebook