Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (Maryland: Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Community Foundation of The Eastern Shore

    Summary

    The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore aims to improve the quality of life for people of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, specifically Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. The Foundation offers the following programs:

    • Mini-Grant - for technical assistance and capacity building, emergency assistance, youth help, or volunteer engagement;
    • Community Needs - provides program support to a broad range of charitable programs;
    • Education Awards - provides support for classroom-based programs in public and MSDE-certified private schools (Pre-K - 12) on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland; 
    • Fields of Interest - established by donors to support a particular area of interest. Grants are made to the most appropriate organizations and projects that serve that interest area;
    • Workforce Development - supports scholarship opportunities for formal work readiness, education training, or advancement and professional development programs; and
    • Women's Fund - for programs addressing the unmet needs of women and/or girls on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore
     

    History of Funding

    Previous grantees can be viewed on the Foundation's website.

    Additional Information

    Generally funding may not be used for:

    • Debt retirement;
    • Operational deficits;
    • Vehicles;
    • Endowment funds;
    • Political/Lobbying programs;
    • Fundraising campaigns; or
    • Sectarian religious programs

    Contacts

    Heather Mahler, CFES Program Director

    Heather Mahler, CFES Program Director
    Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
    1324 Belmont Avenue
    Suite 401
    Salisbury, MD 21804
    (410) 742-9911
    (410) 742-6638
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, Maryland. Please refer to the guidance for the particular program from which you are seeking funds for more detailed information and restrictions.

    Deadline Details

    Deadlines vary according to the particular program from which the applicant seeks funds. The annual grant calendar can be viewed at: http://cfes.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Grant-Calendar-updated-FY-20161.pdf.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary by program.

    Related Webcasts Use the links below to view the recorded playback of these webcasts


    • Funding Classroom Technology to Empower Students and Teachers - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Maximizing Technology-friendly Workforce Development Grants - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Funding Data-driven Workforce Development Projects - Sponsored by NetApp - Playback Available

 

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