- Overview
- Eligibility Criteria
- Further Guidelines
- How to Apply
- Grant Cycles
- Review Process
- Contact Information
Applications for grant awards that do not fit in other specific Foundation program categories are accepted for review by the Trustees of the Ausherman Family Foundation. The organization submitting an application should note the areas of interest of the Foundation, namely:
- Supporting and building the capacity of programs for children and young adults
- Cultural activities and experiences
- Safe and aesthetically pleasing environments
- Christian Missions
- Also of interest are programs that support the underserved population
1. Grant requests should outline realistic dollar amounts, backed by documentation and a clear description of the need for funding.
2. With few exceptions, grants awarded by the Foundation are limited to the boundaries of Frederick County. The decisions of the Trustees are made on a bi-monthly basis.
Organizations that wish to submit a request for the General grants program are asked to send two sets, one original and one copy, of the following information to the Ausherman Family Foundation:
(download the Writable Form or the Electronic Form)
2. Current operating budget
3. List of board of directors
4. Organizational chart
5. List of other significant donors
6. Organizational mission
7. 990 Federal Tax Form
Please address all materials to:
Norine Haas, Executive Director
Ausherman Family Foundation
7420 Hayward Road, Suite 203
Frederick, MD 21702
The General Grant Program runs continuously; therefore, there are no application deadlines.
- Your submission will be reviewed within one month of the receipt of your request.
- If the Foundation approves the grant, the Foundation staff will notify the executive director, usually within two months after the original letter of inquiry was received.
- If you are awarded a grant, you will be asked to complete a grantee report and self-evaluation form at the end of the grant period.
If you have questions after reviewing the information above, please contact Norine Haas, Executive Director, by calling 301.620.4443 or e-mailing nhaas@aushermanfamilyfoundation.org.