Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced the launch of a new grant program called Frederick FEED: Food Equity and Emergency Distribution.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Frederick County
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
In partnership with The Community Foundation of Frederick County, this program will strengthen food distribution efforts in the community.
The Frederick FEED Grant Program will be open to existing food banks, pantries, religious organizations, and nonprofits operating within Frederick County. Grants awarded may be used to expand food distribution efforts and for equipment purchases to support food operations.
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced the launch of a new grant program called Frederick Feed: Food Equity and Emergency Distribution. In partnership with The Community Foundation of Frederick County, this program will strengthen food distribution efforts in the community.
Funding Information
Minimum request: $5,000.
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
Eligible Uses
- Food distribution and meal programs
- General operating support for food-related initiatives
- Administration overhead directly tied to food service delivery
- Capital purchases (e.g. refrigerators, freezers, food storage). Vehicles are disallowed.
Eligible Expenses
- Food insecurity services including food distribution and meal programs
- General operating support for food-related initiatives
- Administrative overhead directly tied to food service delivery
- Capital purchases such as refrigerators, freezers, or other food storage equipment
- Non-consumable items for preparing, serving, packing, delivery, and sanitizing.
Eligibility Criteria
The Community Foundation administers grants to organizations providing direct benefits to Frederick County, Maryland. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a grant.
- The applicant must be:
- An already existing nonprofit, 501c3 organization in good standing with the IRS,
- A religious organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities, or
- A civic group that is not a 501c3 organization requesting funding for a community cause.
- Serve Frederick County residents (51% or more of program participants must reside in Frederick County).
For more information, visit CFFC.
