Applications are now being accepted for the Gene Wiles Memorial Fund. This award, created in memory of Gene Wiles, will once again provide a grant through a qualifying organization to support a young adult (ages 16-21) from Washington County, Maryland or the surrounding area, who is pursuing an agricultural endeavor. This award is not intended …

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      Applications are now being accepted for the Kevin Barkdoll Livestock Memorial Fund. This award, created in memory of Kevin, will provide an annual grant through a qualifying organization to support a member of FFA and/or 4-H from Washington County, Maryland or the surrounding area, who is pursuing an agricultural endeavor. This award is …

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The Legacy Award for Black Excellence has made its annual award designed to support educational costs and programming. In particular, this award is designed to make a difference for an African American student (including non-traditional students) residing in Washington County demonstrating leadership qualities. Kamilah Scott attends Hagerstown Community College, pursuing undergraduate studies with plans to …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. awarded its 2023 responsive grants, totaling $129,901, to twenty one local non-profit organizations. A check presentation ceremony showcasing each organization was held Thursday, March 16th at the Washington County Free Library. The Community Foundation’s grants committee chose to fund Washington County nonprofits and programs focused on the …

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The Women’s Giving Circle, a component of The Community Foundation of Washington County, is accepting applications for their annual granting cycle. Ideal 501(c)(3) nonprofit applicants should be seeking funding for programs, capital and operating expenses that increase life skills of women, encourage the healthy development and personal authority of young girls, improve the quality of …

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The Paul Lawson Memorial Aviation Scholarship is open to applications for its very first time, seeking applicants pursuing aviation lessons. Deserving students between the ages of 15-25 and be a resident of Maryland or West Virginia. Paul passed away in November, 2021. Born a Baltimore native in 1958, he graduated from Woodlawn High School before …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. announces plans to host its eleventh annual Washington County Gives on Tuesday, May 9th, from midnight to midnight. This 24-hour online fundraiser provides participating local nonprofits the opportunity to raise unrestricted dollars as well as receive pro-rated matching funds and prize money. Registration is currently open through February …

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(L to R): Scholarship recipients Zhane Sligh, Ena Martinez, Keira Emshoff, Sarah Burrier, Leslie Funes, Riley Hopkins, Camden Tucker, Sean Neal, Ryleigh McKenzie, Mel Carter. Warehouse Cinemas has partnered with The Community Foundation of Washington County MD to create a scholarship fund to reward their employees. Annual recipients will excel in the classroom, work at one …

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Back again for its 11th year on Tuesday, May 9th, this 24-hour giving campaign directs beneficial donations to your organization! It also gives you a chance to win prizes, to compete for spots on our leaderboard, and walk away a “winner” simply by participating! This coming Monday, January 23rd: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS! Register between …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD has scholarships available for local students preparing for a post-secondary education. During this annual wave of opening scholarship funds up for the application process, the Foundation encourages all public, private, homeschool and nontraditional students who live in Washington County, Maryland to apply. Applicants can apply for more than …

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