Women & Girls Fund Seeking Grand Applications for Programs Serving Needs of Mid-Shore Women and Girls

The Women & Girls Fund of the Mid-Shore, a component fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, is now accepting grant proposals from IRS-designated non-profit organizations for programs addressing the needs of Mid-Shore women and girls. Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, November 2, 2020. Grant recipients will be announced in April 2021.

Since its founding in 2002, the Women & Girls Fund has awarded $682,552 to 99 non-profit organizations in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. In April 2020, 15 grants were given for a wide variety of programs such as Community Mediation Upper Shore’s Conflict Resolution and Art for Teens program for at-risk youth in Fairlee, Delmarva Community Services for transitional housing in Dorchester County for women and their children, and Greater New Hope Church & Ministries Fitness in Action Girls program in Preston.

“Programs offered by our grant recipients serve a variety of needs facing women and girls – from food scarcity and shelter to youth education and senior services – and make significant differences in our community,” said Kathy Deoudes, president of the Fund’s Board of Directors. She added, “During these uncertain times, we are encouraging applications for programs targeting critical needs facing women and girls as a result of the pandemic. If you know of a local non-profit that could benefit from one of our grants, please tell them about this important opportunity.”

To obtain a grant application or learn more about the Fund and its application process, go to www.womenandgirlsfund.org. Applications may also be obtained by calling 410-770-8347 or e-mailing info@womenandgirlsfund.org

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~ Women and Girls Fund