The France-Merrick Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) to award over $50,000 to enrich the quality of life across Baltimore.
Donor Name: France-Merrick Foundation
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2023
Size of the Grant: over $50,000
Details:
The France-Merrick Foundation concentrates its grant making within the state of Maryland with a primary focus on the Greater Baltimore area.
Focus Areas
The Foundation’s funding is aimed at increasing capacity of organizations to have a positive impact on lives and communities. The Foundation has six main areas of focus:
- Civic and Culture
- Community and Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Human Services
- Historic Preservation
The Foundation funds within Maryland, with a particular focus on the Greater Baltimore area. France-Merrick Foundation’s funding is focused on project-oriented requests which have defined beginnings and endings which do not require ongoing financial support, as opposed to annual giving or operational support.
Funding Information
Proposals for over $50,000 go on to foundation’s Board of Directors, which meets four times each year.
Eligibility Criteria
- The France-Merrick Foundation concentrates its grant-making within the State of Maryland and primarily within the greater Baltimore area. Applicants must be a non-profit organization holding 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
- The Foundation favors one-time, project-oriented requests which have defined beginnings and endings, as opposed to annual giving or ongoing operational support. Applicants must have the financial stability to sustain the project for which funding is being sought. In addition, applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity, financial stability and program effectiveness, including the ability to describe evaluation criteria, methods and expected outcomes in their requests.
The Foundation does not provide funding for:
- Individuals
- Special events or advertising space in programs
- Deficit financing/debt reduction
- Political activities
- General operating/annual giving
If the request involves new construction or renovation of an existing building, special attention will be given to the sustainable building practices and energy conservation measures being incorporated into the project.
For more information, visit FMF.
