The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County is proud to announce its 2022 Grants Program supporting programs that empower women ages 18 and over in challenging situations to improve the quality of their lives. Together, they support women’s efforts to become self-sufficient, understanding that encouragement and financial assistance are compelling factors in restoring stability and hope.
Donor Name: Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Funding Priorities
Furthering women’s ability to care for themselves and, subsequently, their dependents. Such as:
Furthering workforce and educational opportunity, including but not limited to:
- Direct provision of workforce development programs
- Job training and placement services
- Trade and technical certifications
- Apprenticeship programs
- Direct support, such as scholarships, for post-secondary, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs
- Indirect support of workforce or educational program participation or betterment
- Mentoring and life skills programs
- Support of transportation and/or childcare to facilitate participation in workforce development or education programs
Furthering economic capacity, including but not limited to:
- Emergency financial assistance due to changed circumstances
- Homelessness prevention support
- Emergency and transitional housing support
- Transportation support
- Access to income supports
- Systems navigation — creating access to benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), medical insurance, housing vouchers, etc.
- Training in financial literacy
- Household budgeting, credit scores
- First time homebuyers’ programs
- Financial assistance for next steps
- Recovery housing costs
- Low-income homebuyer supports
Funding Information
- Organizations may submit up to four proposals for funding. Each proposal may not exceed $20,000.
- The grant period is July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. All activities under this grant must be completed within the grant period.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations that offer programs and/or services that promote self-sufficiency for women in Frederick County, Maryland, are eligible to apply.
Eligible Organizations
- A nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.
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A government agency and/or quasi-governmental agency applying for an extraordinary project that is not funded by tax revenue.
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A religious organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities.
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A civic group that is not a 501(c)(3) organization requesting funding for a community cause.
For more information, visit 2022 Grants Program.
