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Small Grants Program is sponsored by The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.. This program (formerly the Maryland Small Grants Program) provides operating, program, or capital support to smaller nonprofits with annual budgets of $1 million or less. The program uses a simplified application process for organizations whose work aligns with the Foundation's mission to assist low-income and vulnerable populations.
Geographic focus: Maryland and Northeastern Pennsylvania
Focus areas: Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, Aging
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
How We Give - The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Commitment to the Jewish Community Israel Mission Participants Commitment to the Jewish Community Israel Mission Participants The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that equip people to secure safe and affordable housing ; lead healthy lives ; obtain and keep good jobs ; engage in high-quality educational and developmental opportunities ; and, later in life, remain independent and age with dignity . These efforts and grants primarily focus on places with ties to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg. Learn more about our five focus areas: The Foundation supports organizations that provide safe and affordable housing. The Foundation supports organizations that help children, adults, and families lead healthy lives. The Foundation supports organizations that help people secure and keep quality jobs with opportunities for advancement. The Foundation supports organizations that provide high-quality academic and developmental opportunities for youth in middle or high school. The Foundation supports organizations that help older adults remain independent and live in their community with dignity. Honoring the wishes of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg, the Foundation’s grantmaking supports capital projects — such as facilities, technology, and other organizational infrastructure — as well as programs and general operations. At the same time, we build partnerships across regions and sectors to address complex challenges; ensure nonprofit and local leaders have the tools, skills, and resources to serve their community; and promote promising practices and approaches for expansion on a broader scale. We ground our work in the expertise and experience of our community partners, recognizing their insights lead to the most effective solutions. To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements: Be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or have a fiscal sponsor that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or be an Israeli equivalent. Provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable populations. Have audited financial statements or external financial reviews. The Foundation does not fund the following interests/entities: Postsecondary scholarships Colleges and universities Religious institutions and facilities (including churches, congregations, mosques, synagogues, and temples) Annual appeals (in most cases) Academic or health research 3660 Waialae Avenue, Suite 400 Download a quick reference guide about the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $100,000 ($50,000 per year for two years); eligibility guidance Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and annual budgets of $1 million or less, located in Maryland or Northeastern Pennsylvania, providing direct services.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
How We Give - The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Commitment to the Jewish Community Israel Mission Participants Commitment to the Jewish Community Israel Mission Participants The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that equip people to secure safe and affordable housing ; lead healthy lives ; obtain and keep good jobs ; engage in high-quality educational and developmental opportunities ; and, later in life, remain independent and age with dignity .
These efforts and grants primarily focus on places with ties to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg. Learn more about our five focus areas: The Foundation supports organizations that provide safe and affordable housing. The Foundation supports organizations that help children, adults, and families lead healthy lives.
The Foundation supports organizations that help people secure and keep quality jobs with opportunities for advancement. The Foundation supports organizations that provide high-quality academic and developmental opportunities for youth in middle or high school. The Foundation supports organizations that help older adults remain independent and live in their community with dignity.
Honoring the wishes of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg, the Foundation’s grantmaking supports capital projects — such as facilities, technology, and other organizational infrastructure — as well as programs and general operations.
At the same time, we build partnerships across regions and sectors to address complex challenges; ensure nonprofit and local leaders have the tools, skills, and resources to serve their community; and promote promising practices and approaches for expansion on a broader scale. We ground our work in the expertise and experience of our community partners, recognizing their insights lead to the most effective solutions.
To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements: Be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or have a fiscal sponsor that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or be an Israeli equivalent. Provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable populations. Have audited financial statements or external financial reviews.
The Foundation does not fund the following interests/entities: Postsecondary scholarships Colleges and universities Religious institutions and facilities (including churches, congregations, mosques, synagogues, and temples) Annual appeals (in most cases) Academic or health research 3660 Waialae Avenue, Suite 400 Download a quick reference guide about the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and annual budgets of $1 million or less, located in Maryland or Northeastern Pennsylvania, providing direct services. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100,000 ($50,000 per year for two years) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
