France-Merrick Foundation Health and Human Services Grant

France-Merrick Foundation Health and Human Services Grant is a grant from the France-Merrick Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve community well-being in Baltimore City and the surrounding Maryland region, with a focus on health services, education, and social determinants of health.

The foundation prioritizes one-time, project-oriented requests with defined scopes, rather than annual giving or general operating support. Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) status, demonstrate financial stability, and show adequate administrative capacity and the ability to evaluate outcomes.

For the 2025-2026 cycle, the foundation has also launched its Meet the Moment Fund to address impacts of recent public policy changes on Baltimore residents and nonprofits. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with a deadline of March 20, 2026.

Apply for a Grant - France-Merrick Foundation Community & Economic Development The France-Merrick Foundation concentrates its grant-making within the State of Maryland and primarily within the greater Baltimore area. Applicants must be a non-profit organization holding 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.

The Foundation favors one-time, project-oriented requests which have defined beginnings and endings, as opposed to annual giving or ongoing operational support. Applicants must have the financial stability to sustain the project for which funding is being sought.

In addition, applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity, financial stability and program effectiveness, including the ability to describe evaluation criteria, methods and expected outcomes in their requests.

For our 2025-2026 grantmaking, we’ve launched the Meet the Moment Fund — a one-year grantmaking strategy that responds to impacts of recent public policy changes on Baltimore residents, neighborhoods, and nonprofits — in addition to our traditional grantmaking. Learn more .

The Foundation does not provide funding for: Special events or advertising space in programs Deficit financing/debt reduction General operating/annual giving If the request involves new construction or renovation of an existing building, special attention will be given to the sustainable building practices and energy conservation measures being incorporated into the project.

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