United Way of Central Maryland is accepting applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Grant opportunity!
Donor Name: United Way of Central Maryland
State: Maryland
County: Anne Arundel County (MD), Baltimore County (MD), Carroll County (MD), Harford County (MD), Howard County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/04/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
United Way of Central Maryland (United Way)’s Neighborhood Grant is an opportunity for neighborhood-centered organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less in their current Fiscal Year to receive between $2,500 to $10,000 in funding to carry out community-centered projects that are resident-driven, connect community members and create impact. Eligible organizations can apply to implement projects that:
- Inspire Community Connections – this category focuses on increasing/sustaining social connection between residents for more than one day/event, building/strengthening a sense of community within your neighborhood. Examples:
- Building/sustaining connections among residents for mental health and information sharing purposes.
- Establishing regular activities that bring residents together (exercise or social clubs, classes, shared hobbies, etc.)
- Community planning and community building aimed at improving the neighborhood and/or meeting the needs of its residents.
- Empower Local Leaders – this category focuses on identifying and providing resources to local leaders (or potential local leaders, including youth) and addressing community issues through leadership empowerment. Examples:
- Seminars or skill-building trainings for leaders or organizations with the intention of benefiting the community from the knowledge gained at the seminar/training.
- Implementation of best practices that build empowered leaders or organizations and that will have an impact on the community through that implementation.
- Facilitation of multi-organizational partnerships and convenings that will underpin the community safety net in your neighborhood.
- Build Vibrant Neighborhoods – this category focuses on the increased usability, safety, or enhancement of neighborhood spaces. Examples:
- Community Garden Planning/Planting.
- Community Cleaning Initiatives.
- Community Enhancement/Green Space Initiatives.
- Community Safety Initiatives.
Grant Period
January 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
United Way will accept applications from organizations with 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit IRS designations, with a total annual operating budget of $500,000 or less in their current fiscal year. United Way will also accept applications from organizations that do not have nonprofit status but are utilizing a Fiscal Agent/Sponsor that does.
For more information, visit United Way of Central Maryland.
