Community Foundation Accepting Applications for AG-C.I.T.E Grant

FREDERICK, MD: June 8, 2011: Now through July 29, 2011, nonprofit organizations who promote agriculture and agricultural learning opportunities may apply for a grant from The AG-C.I.T.E. Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. AG-C.I.T.E. stands for Agriculture Community Interactive Teaching Experience.

Nonprofit organizations who provide agricultural education activities for Frederick County residents of all ages may apply. Activities include, but are not limited to: hands-on displays of farm animals, farm equipment, crops, and other agriculture related items; implementing agricultural education programs for farm and non-farm families; creating interest in agricultural based businesses; conducting agricultural preservation and conservation programs, and promoting agricultural literacy. The grant may also support the purchase of equipment or technology for agricultural training in Frederick County.

Click here for the grant application and instructions.  Applications may be mailed or delivered to the Community Foundation at 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701 and must be received (not postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011.

In 2005, Frederick sisters Ashley and Kaitlyn Fuss, along with support from the Fuss and Fogle families and friends, created The AG-C.I.T.E. Fund to heighten awareness, promote agriculture, and provide agricultural education activities for residents throughout Frederick County.  Both Ashley and Kaitlyn continue to actively donate to the Fund with sales proceeds of the farm animals they raise for The Great Frederick Fair each fall.

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has been tailoring the unique dreams of generous donors into charitable funds that benefit a variety of causes throughout Frederick County.  As a leading philanthropic organization, the Community Foundation has provided more than $26 million in scholarships and grants creating positive and lasting change for generations to come.  For more information about the Community Foundation please call 301.695.7660.