FACES Grants
The FACES Grants support small nonprofits in Montgomery County, MD and Sussex County, DE for community-driven projects in areas like arts, education, health, and environment.
Funder: Carl M. Freeman Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Full application deadline for FACES Grants (Montgomery County, MD)
Funding Amounts: $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000 per grant; total annual pool is $100,000
Summary: Supports small, community-based nonprofits in Montgomery County, MD and Sussex County, DE to address local needs and priorities.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with operating budgets under $750,000 (Montgomery County) or $500,000 (Sussex County).
Description
The FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) program by the Carl M. Freeman Foundation provides targeted funding to smaller, often overlooked nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, MD and Sussex County, DE. The initiative is designed to strengthen grassroots efforts by supporting projects that directly address community needs, with a focus on nonprofits that typically do not attract significant donor attention. Grant recipients are selected based on recommendations from a volunteer advisory board of local community leaders.
