Frederick County, through its Parks and Recreation Commission (FCPRC) has established a Community Grant Program for eligible non-profit community organizations to provide and enhance recreation opportunities for residents of the County.
Donor Name: Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/04/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $25,000
Details:
Purpose
Grants are for the purpose of improving existing recreation facilities or constructing new facilities on land owned or utilized by the organization. Funds will be provided prior to project construction and can be applied to the cost of materials, equipment, and contracted labor. Construction labor may be provided by any combination of volunteer service by the organization and/or paid contractors. Grants are not intended to meet the annual maintenance needs for existing facilities. Projects must be completed and reports properly submitted within 2 years of July 1 of the funding year.
Funding Information
The maximum award allowed for an organization per fiscal year is up to $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible and may apply for grants:
- Homeowners Associations: Homeowners Associations have covenants, bylaws, lots and common areas, which are platted and recorded. They are established during the subdivision process and have the power to assess and collect fees from all property owners for maintenance and capital improvements to the common areas. Membership is mandatory for the lot owners.
- Civic/Community/Service Organizations: Civic/Community/Service Organizations represent the residents of a loosely defined geographic area. They are primarily formed to promote the interests of the community and may be responsible for maintenance and capital improvements for selected areas of the community.
- Athletic Associations: Athletic Associations are non-profit and represent a loosely defined geographic area in the community whose primary goal is to provide athletic programs for its members. Membership is voluntary and dues and participation fees are assessed according to adopted by-laws. Programs are oriented to a single athletic activity or encompass several athletic activities.
- Recreation Councils: A Recreation Council is a group of citizens who are interested in furthering recreation opportunities either within a geographical area of the County or a special interest category (i.e. senior and nature programs). All Recreation Councils are recognized by the Frederick County Government to provide complementary and cooperative Recreation and Park opportunities to Frederick County Citizens.
Application Criteria
Applications are evaluated by a sub-committee of the FCPRC according to the following criteria:
- Recreational and Community Value
- Project and Planning
- Site Plan / Master Plan
- Local Contribution
Requirements
- Construction labor may be provided by any combination of volunteer service by the organization and/or paid contractors.
- Grants are not intended to meet the annual maintenance needs for existing facilities.
- Projects must be completed and reports properly submitted within 2 years of July 1 of the funding year.
- Funding is not allowed on land owned by federal, state, municipalities or Frederick County.
- Proof of non-profit status is required.
For more information, visit Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission.
