[Carl M. Freeman Foundation](https://carlmfreemanfoundation.org)

March 2026 (Sussex County, DE) | August 2026 (Montgomery County, MD)

Typical grants support small nonprofits; no specific award size listed.

Supports small, locally based nonprofits in Montgomery County, MD and Sussex County, DE for overlooked community projects.

Only nonprofits with operating budgets ≤$500,000 (Sussex) or ≤$750,000 (Montgomery) are eligible.

--- ## Description The FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) program, operated by the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, is designed to identify and fund smaller, often overlooked projects within local neighborhoods. The program specifically targets grassroots nonprofit organizations that may not attract major donor attention, ensuring support is directed to where it is most impactful. Decisions are guided by a volunteer advisory board of community leaders with deep knowledge of local priorities. --- ## Due Dates - Sussex County, Delaware: Applications open March 2026 - Montgomery County, Maryland: Applications open August 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - The program does not specify a set grant size, but awards are designed for small, grassroots projects and organizations. - Funding is generally intended to provide meaningful support to nonprofits that are often overlooked by larger donors. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization or a public agency. - The organization must specifically serve residents of either Montgomery County, MD or Sussex County, DE. - Operating budget must not exceed: - $750,000 for Montgomery County, MD applicants - $500,000 for Sussex County, DE applicants - Organizations must be based in the county where they are applying. - Grants will NOT be awarded to: - Individuals - Political associations or candidates - Organizations that would disperse funding to others - Organizations that discriminate by race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or national origin --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted during the specific county’s open cycle (March for Sussex County, August for Montgomery County). - All applications are reviewed by a local volunteer advisory board. - Apply online via the [FACES Grant Application Portal](https://carlmfreemanfdn.smapply.io/). --- ## Additional Information - The program is highly localized and community-driven, with an emphasis on supporting projects that directly benefit the residents of the specified counties. - Frequently asked questions and previous recipients can be viewed on the [FACES Grants FAQs](https://carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/faqs) and [Previous FACES Recipients](https://carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/previous-faces-recipients) pages. --- ## External Links - [FACES Grants Program Page](https://carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/faces-grants) - [FACES Grant Application Portal](https://carlmfreemanfdn.smapply.io/) - [FACES Grants FAQs](https://carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/faqs) - [Previous FACES Recipients](https://carlmfreemanfoundation.org/grants/previous-faces-recipients) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|--------------------------------|--------------| | Lindsay Richard | lrichard@freemanfoundation.org | 302-483-7639 | | General Info | info@freemanfoundation.org | 302-654-8500 |

FACES Grants - Carl M. Freeman Foundation

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