William E. Barnhart Memorial Fund
William E. Barnhart Memorial Fund supports organizations providing direct services to Frederick County, Maryland, residents with cancer, covering service costs to address this specific local need.
Funder: Community Foundation of Frederick County
Due Dates: October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request: $10,000; grant period: January 1–December 31, 2027
Summary: Supports organizations providing direct services to Frederick County, Maryland, residents with cancer.
Key Information: Only one application per organization is permitted.
Description
The William E. Barnhart Memorial Fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Frederick County and was established through William E. Barnhart’s estate. It supports organizations providing direct services to Frederick County, Maryland, residents with cancer, with grant resources covering costs associated with serving those residents.
The fund directs Barnhart’s legacy toward a specific local need within the Foundation’s broader mission to improve quality of life in Frederick County. Its focus is on services that directly benefit county residents living with cancer. Organizations outside Frederick County may apply, but awarded funds must be used specifically for costs associated with serving Frederick County residents.
