For Harford County Organizations

Grant Application

For programs that directly serve young people in Harford County. Your answers are saved on this computer as you type, so you can come back and finish later.

Applications accepted

August 1 to October 31

Before you begin

Grants fund programs that directly serve young people in Harford County.

Grants are not awarded for administrative support or services such as electric or phone.

The board reviews every application after October 31. Grants are awarded in November and December.

Questions? Call 410-322-1716.

Prefer paper? Download the PDF application

Your organization

Tell us who you are and what you’re requesting. Questions marked * are required.

Name of organization * Years operating in Harford County * Mailing address * Contact person * Email address * Telephone * Fax (optional)

Amount requested * Time period grant will cover * Date funds are needed *

About your program

Plain language is best. A few clear paragraphs per question is plenty.

A. Describe your organization *Include your goals and objectives. B. Describe the project you’re seeking funding for *Who will receive what service, and when, where, how and by whom. Include the number of young people you expect to serve. C. How will you measure success? *How success will be defined, and how you will evaluate it.

Budget

How will your organization spend the grant funds? The total updates as you type.

Line itemAmount

Supplies

Educational materials

Transportation

Equipment

Other

Total budget$0

Budget narrative *Briefly explain each line item. Other matching funds or in-kind resourcesOptional. Will anyone else contribute money, goods or volunteer time?

Review & submit

Our board scores each application on three things. Make sure yours covers them.

20 ptsCompletenessEvery section answered

50 ptsProgram & evaluationTarget population, measurable goals, fit with our mission

30 ptsFiscal planRealistic budget with a clear narrative

OrganizationNot entered yet

Amount requestedNot entered yet

Budget total$0

Supporting documents Optional. For example, a program brochure or your most recent financial statement. Up to 3 files: PDF, Word, Excel or images, 10 MB each. I confirm this information is accurate and that grant funds will be used for direct services for young people in Harford County. *