Grants available for 501(c)(3) organizations and programs that preserve and maintain historical and cultural properties in Washington County, and to promote the fine arts, remembrances in the historical, history and historic preservation, and to encourage others to do so.
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.
Scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students, with most deadlines on April 1st. Applications can be started and completed at a later date. Don't miss out on this critical funding!
FUND PROFILE: McConnell Family Community Endowment Fund
When Nail and Rose McConnell met with former Community Foundation President & CEO Brad Sell in 2015, they knew that because of their history of giving, creating a fund was a natural next step. Their plan quickly developed into giving a certain amount each year to a handful of charities that might not typically receive a lot of funding. Having grown from an initial investment of $15,000, the McConnell Family Community Endowment Fund has made countless distributions. over the years as that number climbed. Read more…
Applications are now open for graduating high school students, most with a deadline of April 1st. Now’s the time to start applying for critical funding to assist with your post-secondary education! Various qualifications and requirements to complete. Visit the link below to learn more about available opportunities and to begin your application now.
The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. serves as a vehicle for philanthropy and a powerful force in improving the quality of life in Washington County. We work with individuals, families and businesses to create funds that help meet their charitable goals and give to the causes they care about the most. Established in 1997, the Foundation has grown from one fund worth $9,000 to more than 400 funds valued at over $55 million. We have distributed over $28 million in grants and scholarships since inception. By promoting philanthropy in every field of interest and capacity, we can manage special fundraising projects as well, such as endowment challenges, emergency relief campaigns and Washington County Gives. Additionally, the Community Foundation stays actively involved in the Washington County community through various programs and events.