(July 30, 2015) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore announces it is offering grant opportunities through its Community Needs Grant Program and local nonprofit organizations are urged to apply.
The deadline for application submissions is Aug. 1 with grants being awarded in mid-October. This grant program has a $5,000 maximum award.
These competitive grants are awarded to benefit organizations serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties at least twice each year. Grants are awarded to a wide range of nonprofit organizations that benefit health and human services, education, arts and culture, community development, environment and historic preservation.
Guidelines and application forms are available at www.cfes.org. Copies of grant guidelines and forms are also available upon request by calling 410-742-9911.
Celebrating more than 30 years of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has been serving the needs of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties granting more than $50 million. Because of donors, CFES awarded grants totaling more than $5 million in fiscal year 2015. CFES brings together donors and builds on community assets through scholarships, grants, advocacy, and leadership development.
By focusing on people, organizations, neighborhoods, and nonprofit capacity building, the Foundation addresses community needs in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, community development, and the environment. For information, visit www.cfes.org or call 410-742-9911.
The deadline for application submissions is Aug. 1 with grants being awarded in mid-October. This grant program has a $5,000 maximum award.
These competitive grants are awarded to benefit organizations serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties at least twice each year. Grants are awarded to a wide range of nonprofit organizations that benefit health and human services, education, arts and culture, community development, environment and historic preservation.
Guidelines and application forms are available at www.cfes.org. Copies of grant guidelines and forms are also available upon request by calling 410-742-9911.
Celebrating more than 30 years of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has been serving the needs of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties granting more than $50 million. Because of donors, CFES awarded grants totaling more than $5 million in fiscal year 2015. CFES brings together donors and builds on community assets through scholarships, grants, advocacy, and leadership development.
By focusing on people, organizations, neighborhoods, and nonprofit capacity building, the Foundation addresses community needs in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, community development, and the environment. For information, visit www.cfes.org or call 410-742-9911.