Call for Applications for France-Merrick Foundation Grant (Maryland)

The France-Merrick Foundation invests in non-profit organizations to enrich the quality of life across Baltimore and beyond through grantmaking and collaborative efforts.

Donor Name: France-Merrick Foundation

State: Maryland

City: Baltimore

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 12/05/2025

Size of the Grant: Not Available

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Focus Areas

Civic & Culture
Community & Economic Development
Education
Environment
Health & Human Services
Historic Preservation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a non-profit organization holding 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent in good standing.
- Per Maryland law, the non-profit must have at least three officers on its Board of Directors: president, secretary, and treasurer.
- Per U.S. law, the Board of Directors must have at least 51% “unrelated” voting board members, who are not related by family or through business partnerships.
The France-Merrick Foundation concentrates its grant-making within Maryland and primarily within the greater Baltimore area.
The Foundation invests in one-time, project-oriented requests that have defined beginnings and endings, as opposed to annual giving or ongoing operational support.
Applicants must demonstrate the financial stability to sustain the project for which funding is being sought.
Applicants are also expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity and program effectiveness, and are encouraged to share evaluation criteria, methods, and expected outcomes in their requests.