Community Foundation of Southern Maryland
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland supports arts and culture, education and scholarships, the environment, general community improvement, health and wellness, youth and veterans causes in Maryland.
IP TAKE: Take some time to review the current opportunities that CFSM has to offer because open application periods occur throughout the year. As with many community foundations, grantmaking opportunities may change from year to year; check back periodically to keep abreast of strategic changes. Overall, this is an accessible funder for organizations operating in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties and its application process is transparent and easy to navigate.
PROFILE: Established 2005, the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland (CFSM) is a community foundation based in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The foundation aims to "enhance the quality of life for the community of Southern Maryland by aligning philanthropic interests with community needs through stewardship, collaboration and charitable giving.” CFSM funds local efforts for arts and culture, education and scholarships, the environment, general community improvement, health and wellness, youth and veterans.
The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland awards grants to a wide variety of nonprofits, educational institutions and government entities. Overall, it looks to support organizations that improve the quality of life for residents of Southern Maryland. Funding categories are broad. CFSM lists current grant opportunities on its website, such as the Opportunity fund Grant Program that addresses health and wellness needs in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Other grant opportunities include Carefirst Grants for maternal and child care, Good Neighbor Citizenship grants, Governor’s grants and the Maryland Small Grants Program. Several student scholarships are also available through CFSM.
Grants range between about $2,500 and $200,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland. Past local grantees include Hospice of St. Mary’s,
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for certain funds. Each fund has its own unique set of guidelines and deadlines. For example, Opportunity Fund grant applications are typically due in February. The funder uses an online application system. Direct general questions to the staff at director@cfsomd.org or 240-670-4483.
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