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Grant Opportunities

Unlock Funding to Fuel Community Change

The Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board is proud to offer a range of grant opportunities designed to empower local organizations and community leaders. Our grants provide vital funding for projects that drive social equity, stimulate economic development, and address key community needs. Below, you’ll find detailed overviews of each grant opportunity—including essential dates, direct links to bid postings, and answers to frequently asked questions—to help you navigate the application process with confidence.

Overview

The Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking proposals for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) AD-HOC Grant initiative. This funding opportunity aims to support community-based programs that benefit low-income communities and those disproportionately impacted by past cannabis prohibition, in alignment with the Maryland Cannabis Reform Act of 2023. This project is funded through the Queen Anne’s County Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF).

Grant Details
  • Total Funding Available: $170,000.00
  • All applications must be submitted electronically by email. No paper copies will be accepted.
Important Dates:
  • March 3, 2025: RFP Announcement (QAC County and LMB Website)
  • March 24, 2025: Last Day to Submit Questions (Email BBarnshaw@qac.org)
  • March 31, 2025: Proposal Submission Deadline (5:00 PM)
  • April 7, 2025: LMB Approval of Proposal
  • April 21, 2025: Proposed Program Start Date

Applications Now Closed

FAQ

Are we seeking a specific type of licensed specialist to respond to the RFP?

  • For this RFP, we do not require a specific type of licensed specialist. However, applicants must provide proof of a business license or a Certificate of Good Standing.
    These documents can be obtained through the Maryland Business Express website: Order Business Documents.

What would be an acceptable substitution for the financial audit if one is not available?

  • If a Financial Audit is unavailable, a Profit & Loss Statement or a Year-End Report that summarizes the organization’s activities, financial performance, and KPIs can be submitted in its place.
Contact Information

For questions or clarification, please contact: Brian Barnshaw, Resource Development Specialist, BBarnshaw@qac.org

Overview

The Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking proposals for the Asset Mapping and Collective Impact initiative. This program aims to strengthen service coordination and resource utilization in Queen Anne’s County by identifying key assets, addressing service gaps, and fostering collaborative solutions for vulnerable families. This project is funded by the Maryland Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) under the ENOUGH Act Capacity-Building Grant.

Grant Details
  • Total Funding Available: $30,000.00
  • All applications must be submitted electronically by email. No paper copies will be accepted.
Important Dates:
  • 02/14/2025: RFP Announcement
  • 03/03/2025: Last Day to Submit Questions (Email BBarnshaw@qac.org)
  • 03/14/2025: Proposal Submission Deadline (5:00 PM)
  • 03/21/2025: LMB Approval of Proposal
  • 03/31/2025: Proposed Program Start Date

Applications Now Closed

FAQ

Are we seeking a specific type of licensed specialist to respond to the RFP?

  • For this RFP, we do not require a specific type of licensed specialist. However, applicants must provide proof of a business license or a Certificate of Good Standing. These documents can be obtained through the Maryland Business Express website: Order Business Documents.

What would be an acceptable substitution for the financial audit if one is not available?

  • If a Financial Audit is unavailable, a Profit & Loss Statement or a Year-End Report that summarizes the organization’s activities, financial performance, and KPIs can be submitted in its place.
Contact Information

For questions or clarification, please contact: Brian Barnshaw, Resource Development Specialist, BBarnshaw@qac.org

Overview

The Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board (LMB) is seeking proposals to support organizations that provide after-school and out-of-school time activities for children and adolescents in Queen Anne’s County. Proposals should address unmet needs in the community and demonstrate positive outcomes for children through data-driven approaches. Successful applicants will have the capacity to improve the quality of life for the general public or specific sub-populations, show sustainability, and attract additional resources or volunteer support.

Grant Details
  • Total Funding Available: $100,000.00
  • All applications must be submitted electronically by email. No paper copies will be accepted.
Important Dates:
  • June 2, 2025 – RFP Announcement (QAC County and LMB Website)
  • June 23, 2025 – Last Day to Submit Questions (Email BBarnshaw@qac.org)
  • June 30, 2025 – Proposal Submission Deadline (5:00 PM)
  • July 17, 2025 – LMB Approval of Proposal
  • August 1, 2025 – Proposed Program Start Date
FAQ

Are we seeking a specific type of licensed specialist to respond to the RFP?

  • For this RFP, we do not require a specific type of licensed specialist. However, applicants must provide proof of a business license or a Certificate of Good Standing.
    These documents can be obtained through the Maryland Business Express website: Order Business Documents.

What would be an acceptable substitution for the financial audit if one is not available?

  • If a Financial Audit is unavailable, a Profit & Loss Statement or a Year-End Report that summarizes the organization’s activities, financial performance, and KPIs
    can be submitted in its place.
Contact Information

For questions or clarification, please contact: Brian Barnshaw, Resource Development Specialist, BBarnshaw@qac.org

Overview

The Partnering For Youth (PFY) Program is a comprehensive after-school initiative designed to provide structured, high-quality extracurricular activities, academic support, and a safe, engaging environment for children and adolescents throughout Queen Anne’s County. For the 2025-2026 school year, the Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board is seeking a qualified vendor to manage and oversee the PFY program across multiple school sites. The selected vendor will be responsible for coordinating diverse after-school clubs and out-of-school activities—spanning STEM, athletics, arts, and leadership development—while ensuring program excellence through strategic planning, effective staffing, and robust communication with parents and school administrators. Proposals must demonstrate a data-driven approach, sustainability, and the capacity to attract additional resources or volunteer support, ultimately enhancing the academic and social outcomes for our community’s youth.

Grant Details
  • Total Funding Available: $350,000.00
  • All applications must be submitted electronically by email. No paper copies will be accepted.
Important Dates:
  • June 2, 2025 – RFP Announcement (QAC County and LMB Website)
  • June 23, 2025 – Last Day to Submit Questions (Email BBarnshaw@qac.org)
  • June 30, 2025 – Proposal Submission Deadline (5:00 PM)
  • July 17, 2025 – LMB Approval of Proposal
  • August 1, 2025 – Proposed Program Start Date
Contact Information

For questions or clarification, please contact: Brian Barnshaw, Resource Development Specialist, BBarnshaw@qac.org