Each year, the Community Foundation holds the People’s Choice Awards to recognize and celebrate individuals in the community who give generously of their time and talents to make Washington County a better place to live.

Nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Award can be found here: PCA Volunteer Award

Nominations for the 2023 Rising Star Award can be found here:  PCA Rising Star Award

The prestigious Volunteer Award honors individuals from the community who give generously of their time and talents to make Washington County a better place to live. In addition, the Community Foundation will establish $5,000 endowment funds in each winner’s name for the local nonprofit of their choice.

The Rising Star award honors an individual from the community who demonstrates a commitment to volunteer service. In their honor, a $1,000 contribution is made to the charity (or charities) of their choosing.

Recognizing that children are our future, The Community Foundation’s 2024 Responsive Grants will focus on the development of a stronger community through high impact programs and initiatives that promote the health and well-being of the children in our community.

Applications are due November 15, 2023 at 11:59PM and can be found here:  Apply Here

Applicant organizations must be based in and primarily serving Washington County, Maryland, and have a current 501(c) (3) determination from the IRS. Organizations may apply for funding for more than one program; however, each program requires a separate grant application. The Community Foundation of Washington County MD does not fund endowment growth or capital campaigns. Grant requests for operating funds may be considered on a case by case basis provided the applicant organization makes a compelling case for such funding.