Agricultural Grant Applications Available through April 11
for Community Foundation’s Great Frederick Fair Fund

February 28, 2008: The Community Foundation of Frederick County is pleased to announce that grant applications are now being accepted through 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2008, for The Friends of the Great Frederick Fair Fund.

The Fund provides grants for agricultural education, the renovation, construction and maintenance of buildings used to promote agricultural activities by nonprofit organizations, and the promotion of agriculture as an industry and a way of life in Frederick County. All nonprofit organizations focusing on agriculture are encouraged to apply.

A committee appointed by the Community Foundation, including representatives from The Great Frederick Fair, will review and approve grant applications. All applicants will be notified of the status of their grant request by May 1, 2008.

To download grant application guidelines, click here, or obtain a copy at the Community Foundation office located at 312 E. Church Street, Frederick. Additional information is available by calling 301-695-7660.

The Community Foundation serves as a vehicle for positive and lasting change in Frederick County by building and fostering relationships with generous citizens who aspire to support the common good. Contributions to The Friends of The Great Frederick Fair Fund may be mailed to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Simply insert the Fund’s name in the check’s memo line. Online contributions can be made to the Fund by visiting www.cffredco.org.