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 life for families in Washington County, and the emotional and physical wellbeing of all females.

The suggested grant request amount is $2,500 to $3,500, however, applications for other amounts will not be disqualified.

To apply, visit The Community Foundation’s website cfwcmd.org and complete the online submission by April 4^th at 11:59pm.

The Women’s Giving Circle launched in 2003 to encourage women to become more involved philanthropically in Washington County, Md. It provides a unique opportunity for donors to join together, contributing as little as a dollar a day, to promote and support programs and organizations that enable and empower women.

About Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc.
Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. has a five-year annualized investment return that makes it one of the top performing community foundations in the country. The Foundation has over $50 million in assets and has distributed more than $28 million in grants and scholarships since 1997. Donors can support any of its more than 400 funds or create a charitable fund of their own. To learn how to create a fund at the Community Foundation, please visit www.cfwcmd.org, or call (301) 745-5210.