(Dec. 29, 2016) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) will host a “Community Needs Grants Open House” on Thursday, Jan. 5, starting at 10 a.m., for nonprofit organizations in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. The open house will be held at the foundation’s offices at 1324 Belmont Avenue, Salisbury.
“Whether your nonprofit is big or small, the Community Foundation can help you find the resources you need to carry out your mission,” Erica Joseph, CFES president, said. “Join our staff as we discuss our foundation’s Community Needs Grants Program. The grant application and award process will be reviewed in its entirety.”
This open house is offered in advance of the Feb. 1, 2017 grant deadline for community needs. Organizations serving citizens on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland are encouraged to apply for funding. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations providing nonsectarian programs, or eligible programs within government agencies. These competitive grants are awarded at least twice each year.
Grants are awarded to a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including, but not limited to those that serve health and human services, education, arts and culture, community development, environment and historic preservation.
Copies of grant guidelines and application forms are available by visiting www.cfes.org or by calling 410-742-9911.