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 $3.2 million to local nonprofits serving women in Frederick County.
2025 Awards
In April 2025, our Grants Committee selected 13 local nonprofits serving women in Frederick County to receive a total of $280,000 in grant awards.
Many thanks to the members of our 2025-26 Grants Committee, who carefully reviewed the applications and determine which projects will receive a grant.
Questions? Send email to grants@frederickwgc.org
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 2025 Grant Application
Community Foundation Financial Statement Form
Community Foundation Sample Budget
2025 Community Foundation Grant Seeker Guidebook
TUTORIALS
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