Grants Program (France-Merrick Foundation)

Grants Program (France-Merrick Foundation) is sponsored by France-Merrick Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Apply for a Grant - France-Merrick Foundation 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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