Community Foundation of Washington County, MD | Looking Forward, Giving Back

To inspire philanthropy for the
benefit of Washington County

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Welcome — Welcome
Welcome to the Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their communities better places to live.

Funds — Funds
The Community Foundation manages 340 funds and endowments, including: Agency, Community, Designated, Donor-Advised, Field of Interest, Founder’s Endowments, Legacy & Scholarships.

In the Community — In the Community
The People's Choice Awards recognizes individuals from the community who have given generously of their time and talents.
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Grants — Grants
We offer the following granting programs: Responsive Grants, the Mary K. Bowman Fine Arts Fund, the Forward Funding Challenge, the Women's Giving Circle Fund and FANS Fund.

Scholarships — Scholarships
The Community Foundation has more than 80 scholarships for public, private, homeschool and nontraditional students in Washington County, MD,

News
Aaliyah Russ Receives Bill Dorsey Scholarship
Posted on December 5, 2019
Save Historic Antietam Foundation Creates Agency Fund
Posted on November 22, 2019
Applications Available for Andrew Bryan Farnen Fund for Gifted and Talented Youth
Posted on November 1, 2019
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Forward Funding Challenge Applications Available
Apply now for the 2020 Forward Funding Challenge! This grant initiative encourages Washington County local nonprofits to create a new innovative and ongoing fundraising effort. Applications are due January 31, and finalists will be notified February 12.
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SHAF Creates Agency Fund

Save Historic Antietam Foundation (SHAF) recently created an agency fund to provide unrestricted financial support for current initiatives of SHAF to preserve the environs in and around Antietam Battlefield and other sites of the Maryland Campaign.

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