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Find similar grantsFACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) Grants Program is sponsored by Carl M. Freeman Foundation. The FACES Grants Program provides financial support to smaller nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, that are often overlooked by funders.
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The **FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support)** program is designed to find and fund the smaller, overlooked projects in our neighborhoods – and our grants are limited to nonprofit organizations with operating budgets of $500,000 or less in Sussex County, DE, or $750,000 or less in Montgomery County, MD. Founded in 2000 in Delaware, FACES stands for "Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support."
Our belief is that too often, it is the major nonprofit organizations with visibility and ample support that win donors' attention. The FACES program is designed to find and fund the smaller, overlooked projects in our neighborhoods and utilize a volunteer advisory board composed of community leaders who evaluate grant applications and recommend funding choices.
The FACES advisory board provides a unique insight into community needs and priorities, and allows us to support projects that are most important to the community.
## Upcoming FACES Grant Cycles * **Montgomery County, Maryland** * Applications open August 4, 2026 * Register for Meet the Funder Webinar on August 14 at 1pm * **Sussex County, Delaware** * Applications open February 2027 ## FACES Grants Eligibility Criteria ## Organizations eligible to apply for grants must meet the following criteria: * Beneficiaries must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization or public agency specifically serving the residents of our funding areas.
* Organizations applying in Montgomery County must have an operating budget of $750,000 or less. * Organizations applying in Sussex County must have a budget of $500,000 or less.
## Grants will not be distributed to * Political associations or candidates * Organizations that would disperse the funding to others * Organizations that discriminate by race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or national origin * In Montgomery County, organizations must be based in the county to be eligible for funding. * In Sussex County, organizations must be based in the county to be eligible for funding.
## QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP! * lrichard@freemanfoundation.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with an annual operating budget of $750,000 or less, in operation for a minimum of two years. Grant funds must benefit residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) Grants Program are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) Grants Program is funded by Carl M. Freeman Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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