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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:Grants 4 Teachers Application
DESCRIPTION:Funds grants up to $500 to educators with highly creative ideas for public school classrooms that are otherwise impossible due to funding constraints. The fund helps support teachers’ creative ideas to stimulate and inspire students’ learning.\nApplication Period: May 18\, 2026 – September 22\, 2026\, with awards in October 2026.\nThe application period typically opens in late spring each year.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/grants-4-teachers-application/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
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SUMMARY:Family Protection Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:This fund awards grants to nonprofits that support immigrant families in Anne Arundel County through legal aid and crisis support. By providing services such as immigration-related legal representation\, emergency assistance\, and family stability resources\, the fund aims to protect and strengthen vulnerable families in our community. \n\nApplication Period: August 31\, 2026 – October 19\, 2026\, with awards in October 2026.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/family-protection-fund/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
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SUMMARY:South County Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:Provides $3\,000 to $5\,000 grants to support school- and community-based initiatives that keep South County’s youth grounded\, supported\, and headed toward a strong future\, with priority given to organizations serving vulnerable and at-risk school-age youth in South County.\n\nApplication Period: September 14 – November 2\, 2026\, with awards in November 2026.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/south-county-fund/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T120000
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SUMMARY:Grant Readiness Training Part 1: Intro to Primary Grant Funders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CFAAC (https://cfaac.org/)\, the Nonprofit Center (https://www.aacounty.org/county-executive/nonprofit-center)\, and ACDS (https://acdsinc.org/). \nSecuring grant funding starts with understanding who is behind it. Local funders each bring their own priorities\, requirements\, and application processes\, and navigating them without guidance can slow down even a strong proposal. \nThis session is about access. Attendees will hear directly from four of Anne Arundel County’s primary grant funders on what they look for\, how their RFP process works\, and where organizations most often lose ground. \nFunders & Presenters \n\nCFAAC\, Jennifer Bowser\nACDS\, Elisha Harig-Blaine\nAAWGT\, Sandy Wilson-Barnes\nImpact100\, Tamara Dowd\n\nAdditional funders will be announced soon. \nRegistration is open to all Anne Arundel County nonprofit staff and grant writers. \nEvent Details \n\nDate: September 15\, 2026\nFormat: Virtual via Zoom\nTime: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nImportant Registration Step\nAfter registering\, please make sure to click “Add Guest Information” to submit the name(s) of who will be attending. This step is required to ensure accurate check-in and course materials. \nFor questions\, email Jennifer Bowser at jbowser@cfaac.org.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/grant-readiness-training-part-1-intro-to-primary-grant-funders/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Strengthening Nonprofits Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T143310Z
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SUMMARY:Help Our Neighbors Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:This fund awards grants of $500-$2\,500 to nonprofits that provide essential emergency support to Anne Arundel County residents in need. By addressing critical needs such as rent\, car repairs\, utilities\, medicine\, food\, and other basic necessities\, the fund aims to help organizations make a meaningful impact in the community.\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Period: Application Period: October 5\, 2026 – November 9\, 2026\, with awards in November 2026.\nThe application period typically opens in late summer each year.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/help-our-neighbors-fund/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T120000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
DESCRIPTION:Donor advised funds (DAFs) continue to reshape philanthropy\, making them an increasingly important part of every nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. Understanding how DAF donors make giving decisions can help your organization identify new opportunities and deepen donor engagement. \nIn this informative webinar\, you’ll discover: \n\nHow donor advised funds work and why their popularity continues to grow\nThe role CFAAC plays in managing DAFs and supporting local philanthropy\nRecent DAF giving trends and what they reveal about donor behavior\nEffective approaches for cultivating and stewarding DAF donors\nWhy some donors delay distributions\, and how nonprofits can remain part of their giving plans\n\nJoin us for an engaging conversation and question-and-answer session to learn how your organization can better position itself to benefit from this growing source of charitable giving. \nREGISTER HERE \nSpeaker \nJohn Rodenhausen\, President and CEO\, CFAAC \nEvent Details \n\nDate: October 7\, 2026\nLocation: Online webinar (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/demystifying-donor-advised-funds-dafs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Strengthening Nonprofits Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T110000
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:For 26 years\, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon has honored individuals\, businesses\, groups\, and foundations who have demonstrated outstanding generosity and community leadership. This prestigious event plays a major role in amplifying philanthropy in Anne Arundel County by shining a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to support our community. Please join us on November 12 for this year’s celebration and nominate a champion of philanthropy to be honored at the Awards Luncheon.\nSave the date for November 12\, 2026 for this year’s Awards Luncheon at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/26th-annual-celebration-of-philanthropy-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel\, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777\, Hanover\, Maryland\, 21076
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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