The Community Crisis Response Fund was established to provide flexible financial assistance to Anne Arundel County nonprofits immediately following a violent incident, natural disaster or other crisis in our community. For this phase of grantmaking, grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that provide human services and emergency assistance, as well as health/mental health and educational resources. Also included will be funding for advocacy and/or community organizing projects focused on improving systems for food security, violence prevention, medical care access, childcare, and education. Note: the application does require a narrative description, and program and operating budgets.

Application Opens: February 8, 2021  through March 12, 2020
Award Size: Maximum $2,500 to $20,000  | Awards in April 2021.

The Community Crisis Response Fund was established to provide flexible financial assistance to Anne Arundel County nonprofits immediately following a violent incident, natural disaster or other crisis in our community. Due to the fast-emerging needs posed by the COVID-19 virus, the Community Crisis Response Fund will make single immediate-use grants to nonprofits addressing the increase in community needs and demand for services in the following impact areas: food security and support for basic human needs. Donate here.