Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County supports human services, education, the environment, healthcare, the arts and economic development in Maryland.
IP TAKE: Although over half of CFAAC’s grant money comes from donor-directed grants, there are still many opportunities for local groups to apply directly for grants and gain this community funder’s support. It’s an accessible funder that accepts unsolicited proposals for some of its programs.
PROFILE: Established in 1998, Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is a community foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. It is one of the largest grantmakers in the region and one that works to promote philanthropy, identify critical local needs, partner with donors and promote nonprofit collaboration. The foundation aims to "inspire and promote giving in Anne Arundel County by connecting people who care with causes that matter.” CFAAC funds local efforts for human services, education, the environment, healthcare, the arts and economic development.
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County distributes approximately $3 million in nonprofit grants per year. It has numerous grant opportunities, including the Fund for Anne Arundel that supports programs for local children. Other opportunities are the Fund for Community Healing that addresses crisis prevention and mental health, the Help Our Neighbors Fund for emergency assistance and the Chaney Enterprises Foundation Fund for education, workforce development, environment, health, arts and culture and safe workplaces. Nonprofits can also gain CFAAC support through the Chaney Impact Fund that benefits youth and healthy neighborhoods, as well as the Grants 4 Teachers program to help teachers implement creative ideas. Anne Arundel Women Giving Together and Lifting Anne Arundel are giving circles administered by CFAAC.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Anne Arundel County in Maryland. Past local grantees include Serenity Sistas, Seeds 4 Success and the Pregnancy Clinic.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some of its grantmaking programs. Each program has its own unique set of guidelines and deadlines. The CFAAC application process is conducted online. Direct general questions to the staff at contact@cfaac.org or 410-280-1102.
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