Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation announces the opening of the FY2025 Community Grant Program, a grant program for eligible non-profit community organizations that provides funds for recreational facilities for county residents.
The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation, through its Parks and Recreation Commission (FCPRC), is accepting applications for the FY2025 Community Grant Program. The application process will be available from June 3, 2024, through August 2, 2024. Various organizations are eligible to apply for the grants including Homeowners Associations, Civic/Community/Service Organizations, Athletic Associations and Recreation Councils.
Community Grants are for improving existing recreation facilities or constructing new ones on land owned or utilized by the organization. Funding is not allowed on land owned by federal, state, municipalities, or Frederick County Government. Funds will be provided prior to project construction and can be applied towards the cost of materials, equipment, and contracted labor. Construction labor may be provided by any combination of volunteer service by the organization and/or paid contractors. Grants will not be awarded to meet the annual maintenance needs for existing facilities. Projects must be completed within two years of July 1st of the funding year (For FY2025, this will be June 30, 2026).
For additional information on the Community Grant Process and to see if your organizations project qualifies go to www.recreater.com/communitygrant. Grant applications will be submitted online and must be completed by 11:59 pm Friday August 2, 2024. Organizations will be notified by November 2024 regarding grant awards. A budget of $100,000 has been approved for FY2025; however, applicants may only request up to $25,000.
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For more information or for press inquiries, please contact:
Kimberly Taylor, Fiscal Administrator
Division of Parks and Recreation
301-600-2383