The Help Our Neighbors Fund supports nonprofits that help Anne Arundel County residents in need, covering essentials like rent, car repairs, utilities, medicine, food, and other basic necessities.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
State: Maryland
County: Anne Arundel County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Help Our Neighbors Fund was created in 2008 in response to significant increases in calls for urgent financial assistance for individuals and families.
Grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $2,500. Funds should provide emergency assistance in paying for rent, car repair, utilities, medicine, food, and other basic necessities. Disbursements from the grant should be made directly to the vendor providing the service or fulfilling the emergency need (i.e. utility company, landlord, pharmacy, grocery gift card) unless exceptional circumstances apply. The severity and urgency of the need to be addressed and the impact of the financial support on an individual’s or family’s ability to remain independent should be the determining consideration in the disbursement of funds.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a grant, organizations must have a designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the Internal Revenue Code or a faith-based organization. They must provide evidence of this designation and confirm that their registration status with the Maryland Secretary of State is current. The organization must be located in and providing services for residents of Anne Arundel County. Eligible organizations must have a proven and well-established capacity to determine eligibility for urgent financial assistance, and a track record of ensuring that financial assistance is provided to families and individuals with an immediate need in Anne Arundel County. Eligible organizations must have a transparent and documented process for tracking the use of their financial assistance.
For more information, visit CFAAC.
