Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has announced the grant program called HEART: Helping Empower Area Resources Together.
Donor Name: Frederick County Government
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/08/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Frederick County maintains a strong commitment to supporting the local nonprofits that provide much needed and valuable services and programs to vulnerable populations within the community. In continued work of mitigating the impacts of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, Frederick County is investing funding in the nonprofit community.
The HEART Grant program will distribute up to $1.5 million in one-time funds, with individual grants of up to $50,000 available to eligible nonprofits. These funds are intended to help organizations meet increased demand for services and recover from revenue losses caused by federal funding disruptions.
Eligibility Criteria
This program supports local nonprofit organizations that provide resources and support directly to people in Frederick County.
An organization is eligible for an award if it:
- has a physical location/address in Frederick County and serves a majority (over 51%) of Frederick County residents;
- is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation’s Personal Property Tax Division, and Frederick County Government;
For more information, visit Frederick County Government.
