Author:Hope Stewart

The deadline for Phase II of CFAAC's Community Crisis Response Fund is coming up next week! The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Community Crisis Response Fund is a responsive granting resource that can be deployed to assist and strengthen our county during times of crisis. Phase II of the Community Crisis Response Fund: CARES ACT Funding for Grants to Anne Arundel County Nonprofits will provide funding to meet operational or program needs of 501c3 nonprofit organizations serving Anne Arundel County. CFAAC will award grants of up to $10,000 on a rolling basis...

It's almost 2021! Does your organization run an End-of-Year Appeal? Are you still struggling with how to position this appeal during the COVID-19 crisis? Here are some resources and webinars from the nonprofit support community that can help guide you. Today at 1:00 pm, Network for Good is presenting a free webinar on 3 Ways to Incorporate Legacy Giving Into Year-End. You can also still view their virtual conference The Keys to Year-End Success or their webinar on Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty. At 3:00 pm this afternoon, Nonprofit...

For many this year, the motivation to "Shop Local" is stronger than ever before. Tonight, Midnight Madness kicks off in downtown Annapolis; due to safety precautions, this year the Downtown Annapolis Partnership will offer a more scaled-back version than our city’s traditional shopping celebration. "Midnight Madness" events will take place Dec 3, 10, and 17, as businesses along Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, State Circle, and Dock Street feature extended hours, with some even open until midnight. Streets and stores will be adorned with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes,...

Just because fall is almost over doesn't mean our partners are slowing down. Instead, they're gearing up for an engaging winter season. Kick off December with the following events and don't miss out on all there is to do in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Click on the event title for more information. Banneker-Douglass Museum's Lunch & Learn Date: Tuesday, December 1 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Online Host Organization: Banneker-Douglass Museum Join the Banneker-Douglass Museum as they celebrate “GivingTuesday,” a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities....

Please find below several funding opportunities currently available through the National Park Service with an emphasis on historic preservation. Deadlines are coming up soon! History of Equal Rights Grant Program (HER) Application Deadline: December 15 The National Park Service (NPS) is proud to announce a new competitive civil rights grant program. The History of Equal Rights Grant Program (HER) will preserve sites related to the struggle to achieve the ideal of equal rights in America. HER Grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a...

Which Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) or Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grant program is the best fit for your historic preservation or heritage tourism project? Find out by watching the MHT Virtual Roadshow, coming to screen near you on Tuesday, December 8 at 10 am! During the webinar, they'll cover eligibility requirements and application process tips for all of the grant programs that the Maryland Historical Trust and the Maryland Heritage Areas Program oversee. View live on YouTube or on MHT’s Facebook page. Some grants regularly available from these organizations include: MHAA Grant Program...

Were you able to attend the "Annapolis Ahead" Comprehensive Virtual Update on Tuesday evening? If so, you'll know there's still time to play your part and make your voice heard in planning for the future of Annapolis. And for history and heritage practitioners, defining our place in the future of our community is critical. You can help shape the direction of this year's Comprehensive Plan by sharing your opinions on the topics of Redevelopment and Mobility through public surveys. The surveys will be available until the end of this year, 2020,...