The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County grants support programs that empower women ages 18 and over in challenging situations to improve the quality of their lives.
Donor Name: Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Categories
In 2026, they are pleased to accept applications only in the 4 categories below.
- Education
- Literacy and English proficiency courses
- Tutoring programs
- Budgeting and financial literacy training and credit score management/repair
- Educational first-time homebuyer programs and low-income homebuyer support services
- Health
- Access to health services such as physical, dental, vision, and mental health
- Aging and aging-in-place services
- Assistive devices
- Trauma-informed care
- Substance use prevention and recovery support
- Housing
- Emergency and transitional housing support, including rental assistance, shelters, and recovery programs
- Homelessness prevention and support services
- Home repairs
- Utilities assistance
- Transportation
- Car repair
- Gas, rideshare, and public transit voucher.
Priorities
Women’s Giving Circle Grants Committee members will evaluate applications based on fit with fund priorities as well as eligibility of veteran for support.
- How well does the proposed program align with the Women’s Giving Circle mission?
- How well will this program support women becoming more self-sufficient?
- How compelling is the evidence of need for the project or intervention described in the application?
- Can the program activities described address the need or issue identified?
- Do the indicators and evaluation tools described measure if the program is filling the need or solving the issue identified?
- If the program is successful, will it have a meaningful impact on the need or problem identified?
Funding Information
Will be announced in February 2026
- Minimum request: $5,000
- Maximum request: $50,000.
Grant Period
Grants must be used during the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations that offer programs and/or services that provide women with essential resources, services, and opportunities Frederick County, Maryland, are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit WGCFC.
