In response to significant disruptions in funding for nonprofits, the City of Frederick is launching the SECURE Initiative: a emergency relief program designed to provide one-time, flexible, bridge funding to eligible local nonprofits who sustain critical services and serve the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Donor Name: City of Frederick
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Proposed by Mayor O’Connor as part of the City’s FY26 budget priorities, the SECURE Initiative aims to fill urgent gaps for nonprofits that have experienced canceled grants, unreimbursed costs, or new restrictions impacting how previously awarded federal funds can be used. The funding is intended as bridge support—short-term, flexible assistance to help organizations maintain continuity of services while they seek long-term solutions.
Funding Information
- Total Available: $700,000
- Maximum Award: Up to $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in Frederick County
- Serve residents of the City of Frederick
- Deliver essential human needs services (e.g., housing, food, legal aid, mental health, education)
- Have received federal funding within federal fiscal years FY24 and FY25
- Show documented loss or restriction of expected grant funds
- Be in good standing with the State of Maryland
For more information, visit City of Frederick.
