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Traditional Grantmaking - Requests Under $50,000 is sponsored by France-Merrick Foundation Inc.. Supports long-term priorities through one-time investments in capital projects, equipment, and technology. This tier of funding follows a monthly review process for smaller requests.
Geographic focus: Maryland (primarily Greater Baltimore)
Focus areas: Civic & Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health & Human Services, Historic Preservation
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Our Process - France-Merrick Foundation Community & Economic Development Home / Apply for a Grant / Our Process The France-Merrick Foundation is taking a different approach for our 2025-2026 grantmaking strategy. In a moment that calls for new approaches, quicker decisions, and a responsibility to preserve progress on issues we care about, we’re launching 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. We aim to help our neighbors maintain gains made in housing, health, education, and economic mobility, while also maintaining the vibrancy of Baltimore through the arts, the environment, historic preservation, and community development. To achieve this, we’re committed to devoting significant grant funding to support the people, places, and work affected by recent funding cuts and public policy changes. For our next fiscal year (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) the Foundation will: Increase our overall grantmaking budget by 1%; Continue our traditional grantmaking style in the context of public changes; and Fund evolving needs in Baltimore through a new “Meet the Moment” Fund, which will be up to 40% of our annual distribution. Through our traditional grantmaking process, the France-Merrick Foundation will continue to support long-term priorities in our Areas of Focus . These are one-time investments in capital projects, equipment, and technology. Given the context of rapid public change, the Foundation will prioritize shovel-ready projects, rather than supporting pre-development or providing early capital. Through a new Meet the Moment Fund , the France-Merrick Foundation will provide short-term financial support to organizations working to advance one or more of the following: Preventing and addressing disruptions that negatively impact essential community needs and services, such as health, housing, safety, education, and environmental protection. Supporting strategic responses to sustain organizations and/or vital services. Investing in collaborative structures and practices to meet complex needs with reduced resources. The Meet the Moment Fund will focus on gap support for nonprofits with a plan for operational sustainability and strategic response support for nonprofits or groups of nonprofits collaboratively working to address dramatic organizational or sector changes. Prior France-Merrick grantees are eligible for this fund. We encourage you to reach out to a program officer to discuss your idea and we will consider requests from organizations responding collaboratively in Baltimore to advance the Foundation’s Areas of Focus . The Fund is not intended to sustain programs or organizations impacted by long-term funding cuts without a plan for future operating sustainability. Given the urgent needs facing
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Under $50,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Maryland, primarily within the greater Baltimore area. Projects must be one-time and project-oriented.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Our Process - France-Merrick Foundation Community & Economic Development Home / Apply for a Grant / Our Process The France-Merrick Foundation is taking a different approach for our 2025-2026 grantmaking strategy.
In a moment that calls for new approaches, quicker decisions, and a responsibility to preserve progress on issues we care about, we’re launching 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.
We aim to help our neighbors maintain gains made in housing, health, education, and economic mobility, while also maintaining the vibrancy of Baltimore through the arts, the environment, historic preservation, and community development. To achieve this, we’re committed to devoting significant grant funding to support the people, places, and work affected by recent funding cuts and public policy changes.
For our next fiscal year (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) the Foundation will: Increase our overall grantmaking budget by 1%; Continue our traditional grantmaking style in the context of public changes; and Fund evolving needs in Baltimore through a new “Meet the Moment” Fund, which will be up to 40% of our annual distribution.
Through our traditional grantmaking process, the France-Merrick Foundation will continue to support long-term priorities in our Areas of Focus . These are one-time investments in capital projects, equipment, and technology. Given the context of rapid public change, the Foundation will prioritize shovel-ready projects, rather than supporting pre-development or providing early capital.
Through a new Meet the Moment Fund , the France-Merrick Foundation will provide short-term financial support to organizations working to advance one or more of the following: Preventing and addressing disruptions that negatively impact essential community needs and services, such as health, housing, safety, education, and environmental protection. Supporting strategic responses to sustain organizations and/or vital services.
Investing in collaborative structures and practices to meet complex needs with reduced resources. The Meet the Moment Fund will focus on gap support for nonprofits with a plan for operational sustainability and strategic response support for nonprofits or groups of nonprofits collaboratively working to address dramatic organizational or sector changes. Prior France-Merrick grantees are eligible for this fund.
We encourage you to reach out to a program officer to discuss your idea and we will consider requests from organizations responding collaboratively in Baltimore to advance the Foundation’s Areas of Focus . The Fund is not intended to sustain programs or organizations impacted by long-term funding cuts without a plan for future operating sustainability.
Given the urgent needs facing many nonprofits in Baltimore, the Foundation adopted an expedited review process to accelerate grant decisions made from this Fund. Visit the Meet the Moment Fund page to learn more and apply. To apply for our Traditional Grants, please follow the steps outlined below.
After reviewing our basic requirements , the first step for an organization interested in applying for a grant is to send the Foundation a 1-3 page Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
The LOI should be on official letterhead, signed by the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director and contain the following information: Legal organization name, mailing address and 501(c)(3) Tax ID number of the organization/fiscal sponsor Contact information (name, title, phone number and email address) for the person who can best answer questions about the LOI Brief description of organization including mission, population served, scope of activities and current organizational budget Brief description of the proposed project for which funding is sought Total cost of the proposed project, any funds already committed, the fundraising gap and the amount of the request Timeline over which funding is needed, and overall timeline of the project After confirming eligibility for your organization and project, please click ‘create an account’ below to start your submission.
Please note our grantmaking system was recently updated and to submit a request, you will need to create (or re-create) an account for our online portal. If you have multiple project components/requests, please include them in a single submission – do not submit more than one LOI at a time. You have the ability to save your progress and return to the application as needed.
If you need assistance with the online portal, please contact our Grants Administrator, Nate Kalb at nkalb@france-merrickfdn. org . Create an account and submit a new LOI Return to a saved application We accept LOIs on a rolling basis and encourage organizations to send them anytime.
Foundation staff acknowledge letters within 24 hours if received on a business day. We communicate decisions about smaller requests (under $50,000) on a monthly basis and wait until after the LOI closing date listed below to make decisions about inviting proposals over $50,000. Applicants will be notified within 10 days of the closing date as to whether or not a proposal will be invited.
Due to limited resources, we cannot request proposals from all inquiries that meet our criteria. Organizations with requests that are clearly not a fit with our priorities, style of funding, geographical preferences or other reasons may hear from us before the decision closing dates so that they can more quickly look for alternative funding.
Timeline for requests for $50,000 and under: LOI Submission Proposal Deadline Grant Decision Rolling One month after decision is made on LOI – usually communicated the first week of each month Approximately one month after receiving proposal Timeline for requests for over $50,000: LOI Closing Date Proposal Deadline Grant Decisions December 5, 2025 January 16, 2026 March 2026 February 6, 2026 March 20, 2026 June 2026 May 29, 2026 July 10, 2026 October 2026 August 28, 2026 October 9, 2026 January 2027 Organizations that receive a proposal invitation and guidelines have approximately one month to prepare and submit a proposal.
As general practice, we request project budgets, organizational budgets, board lists and audits as part of our application. Our questions are fairly standard, and we are flexible about format. We will accept a proposal prepared for another funder as long as it addresses the questions we ask.
A program officer is assigned to each proposal and follows up to ensure that our process is clear and that we fully understand each request, which frequently requires a site visit to better appreciate the organization and need addressed in the proposal. Following this review, grant requests are presented for consideration to the Grants Committee.
Proposals for over $50,000 go on to our Board of Directors, which meets four times each year. Organizations that receive a grant must sign an agreement that outlines the terms of the grant, including reporting requirements and payment schedule. Payments are made within one month of signed agreements.
Final reports are generally due one year after the final payment date. Per Foundation policy, new funding requests may only be submitted after completing a two-year waiting period from the final payment date of a previous grant. Downloadable logos are available to our grantees for use in crediting when appropriate.
If your acknowledgement is part of press release or permanent public installation (i. e. , a sign or donor wall), prior approval of our name and logo use is required.
The logo should not be resized or modified in any way. Please contact Nichele Belton ( nbelton@france-merrickfdn. org ) if you have any questions about crediting, if your project requires a higher resolution file or color variation, or if your usage requires prior approval.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Maryland, primarily within the greater Baltimore area. Projects must be one-time and project-oriented. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Under $50,000 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.
Traditional Grantmaking - Requests Over $50,000 is sponsored by France-Merrick Foundation Inc.. Supports larger one-time investments in capital projects, equipment, and technology. Requests exceeding $50,000 are reviewed on a quarterly cycle and require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) followed by a full proposal if invited. Geographic focus: Maryland (primarily Greater Baltimore) Focus areas: Civic & Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health & Human Services, Historic Preservation Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Our Process - France-Merrick Foundation Community & Economic Development Home / Apply for a Grant / Our Process The France-Merrick Foundation is taking a different approach for our 2025-2026 grantmaking strategy. In a moment that calls for new approaches, quicker decisions, and a responsibility to preserve progress on issues we care about, we’re launching 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. We aim to help our neighbors maintain gains made in housing, health, education, and economic mobility, while also maintaining the vibrancy of Baltimore through the arts, the environment, historic preservation, and community development. To achieve this, we’re committed to devoting significant grant funding to support the people, places, and work affected by recent funding cuts and public policy changes. For our next fiscal year (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) the Foundation will: Increase our overall grantmaking budget by 1%; Continue our traditional grantmaking style in the context of public changes; and Fund evolving needs in Baltimore through a new “Meet the Moment” Fund, which will be up to 40% of our annual distribution. Through our traditional grantmaking process, the France-Merrick Foundation will continue to support long-term priorities in our Areas of Focus . These are one-time investments in capital projects, equipment, and technology. Given the context of rapid public change, the Foundation will prioritize shovel-ready projects, rather than supporting pre-development or providing early capital. Through a new Meet the Moment Fund , the France-Merrick Foundation will provide short-term financial support to organizations working to advance one or more of the following: Preventing and addressing disruptions that negatively impact essential community needs and services, such as health, housing, safety, education, and environmental protection. Supporting strategic responses to sustain organizations and/or vital services. Investing in collaborative structures and practices to meet complex needs with reduced resources. The Meet the Moment Fund will focus on gap support for nonprofits with a plan for operational sustainability and strategic response support for nonprofits or groups of nonprofits collaboratively working to address dramatic organizational or sector changes. Prior France-Merrick grantees are eligible for this fund. We encourage you to reach out to a program officer to discuss your idea and we will consider requests from organizations responding collaboratively in Baltimore to advance the Foundation’s Areas of Focus . The Fund is not intended to sustain programs or organizations impacted by long-term funding cuts without a plan for future operating sustainability. Given the urgent needs facing Application snapshot: target deadline May 29, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Maryland, primarily within the greater Baltimore area. Focus is on shovel-ready capital projects. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Meet the Moment Fund is sponsored by France-Merrick Foundation Inc.. A one-year grantmaking strategy for 2025-2026 designed to address the impacts of recent public policy changes and funding disruptions. The fund provides short-term financial support to safeguard progress in essential sectors such as health, housing, safety, education, and economic mobility, as well as maintaining Baltimore's vibrancy through arts and the environment. Geographic focus: Greater Baltimore, Maryland Focus areas: Health, Housing, Safety, Education, Economic Mobility, Arts, Environment, Historic Preservation, Community Development Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Meet the Moment Fund - France-Merrick Foundation Community & Economic Development Home / Apply for a Grant / Meet the Moment Fund The France-Merrick Foundation will provide short-term financial support to organizations working to advance one or Preventing and addressing disruptions that negatively impact essential community needs and services, such as health, housing, safety, education, and environmental protection. Supporting strategic responses to sustain organizations and/or vital services. Investing in collaborative structures and practices to meet complex needs with reduced resources. Gap support for nonprofits with a plan for operational sustainability. One-time operating grants, including: Bridge funding for organizations awaiting new, withheld, or restructured resources. Costs related to smoothing service discontinuation or workforce reductions, transitioning clients to new providers or services, and determining revised business models. Strategic response support for nonprofits or groups of nonprofits collaboratively working to address dramatic organizational or sector changes. One-time grants to sustain services, including: Costs related to organizational collaborations or restructurings, consolidations, wind-downs, and/or mergers to sustain programs and/or effectively deploy limited financial resources across sectors. Costs related to developing or implementing new ideas or approaches to support the sector with capacity building, pooled or aligned funds, cohorts for planning, and/or shared services. Prior France-Merrick grantees are eligible for this fund. We encourage you to reach out to a program officer to discuss your idea. The Fund is not intended to sustain programs or organizations impacted by long-term funding cuts without a plan for operating sustainability. FUNd eligibilIty & application For an organization interested in applying to the Meet the Moment Fund, please consider: Geography : Do you serve the Baltimore area? Past Grantee : Have you been funded by the France-Merrick Foundation in the past? (Note: Organizations currently funded by France-Merrick via traditional grantmaking are eligible for Meet the Moment Funding.) Area of Focus : Does your organization advance Foundation priorities? Timeliness : Is your work or organizational structure facing risks and losses due to changes in public policy or funding? If so, please send the Foundation a 2-3 page request via the Foundation’s online portal . The request should be on official letterhead, signed by the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director and contain the following information: Legal organization name, mailing address, and 501(c)(3) Tax ID number of the organization/fiscal sponsor Contact information (name, title, phone number, and email address) for the person who can best answer questions about the request Brief description of organization including mission, population served, scope of activities/programs, current organizational budget, and finances/work at risk Brief description of the proposed idea/project Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the greater Baltimore area; priority is given to previous and existing grantees of the Foundation. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
