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Community Foundation of Howard County Accepting Mini-Grant Applications

Community Foundation of Howard County raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, is accepting applications from nonprofits for mini-grants up to $2,000. Applications are available at www.cfhoco.org and due by Feb. 28.

Mini-grants fund pilot projects, organizational improvements and equipment purchases for organizations that deliver services to Howard County residents in the areas of human service, arts and culture, education, environment and community affairs.

The Community Foundation of Howard County awards mini-grants three times a year to meet time-sensitive needs. This is the first round of mini-grants this year with two more rounds in May and August of 2015. The foundation allocated a total of $20,000 for the program this year.

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For more information, please visit www.cfhoco.org, email grants@cfhoco.org or call 410-730-7840.

The Community Foundation of Howard County, founded in 1969 as The Columbia Foundation, has awarded more than $14 million in grants to Howard County nonprofit organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Money for the grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation’s endowment supported by more than 300 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit www.cfhoco.org or call 410-730-7840.

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