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Find similar grantsLive United Urgent Needs Grants (rolling monthly) is sponsored by United Way of Washington County, Maryland. Rolling low‑barrier grants to address unanticipated expenses or emergencies for nonprofits in Washington County, MD.
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We Listened. This low-barrier grant is designed for non-profits that experience unplanned expenses as a result of unanticipated program needs, emergencies, or underlying situations. Grants are not meant for start-up costs, operational expenses, capital campaigns, fundraising events, or promotional/marketing materials.
To qualify under the terms of the grant, local nonprofits must: Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization with a federal determination letter. Be in "Good Standing" status with the State of MD Department of Assessments & Taxation. Serve the community in the areas of education, financial stability, health, or essential/basic needs.
Use requested grant awards in Washington County, MD for Washington County residents only. Use requested grant awards for equipment and/or materials needed to address an emergency or unexpected project or program expense. Be able to expend funds for requested use within 30 to 60 days of award (with supporting documentation).
Please note that due to the nature of our funding, all organizations funded must be registered in a "Current" status with the State of Maryland's SoS Charities Public Registry. Organizations who are awarded funding may not be eligible for consideration of future funding for a period of three (3) months following the date of award. (Ex.
Organization ABC received funding award notification on March 3 may not be eligible for funding until June 3.) Exception to this rule may be made if there is a catastrophic event that could or would result in a community-wide emergency that poses a risk to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of Washington County.
Examples of requests that qualify for grant awards include: Replacement of equipment due to irreparable failure Replacement of items lost due to natural disaster or other major event Unanticipated shortfall of funding donations such as federal/state or local grant discontinuation/termination Unanticipated community need items This is a rolling grant and offered monthly. Grant awards up to $2,000 per month.
Applications are accepted until 3:00 pm on the 27th of each month (no exceptions) and reviewed by our volunteer-led Community Impact Committee. Nonprofits interested in applying for Live United Urgent Needs funds should apply via the webform: Live United Urgent Needs Grant Application. Contact Kelli Tencer by email at kelli@uwwcmd.
org or phone at 301-739-8200 ext. 104 for questions or a printable form. Website by: OneEach Technologies
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Good Standing with Maryland's Department of Assessments & Taxation that serve Washington County residents in education, financial stability, health, or basic needs; must be able to spend funds within 30-60 days of award. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2,000 per month Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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