Rotary Club Offers Grants for Washington County Nonprofits

Deadline to apply for capital project funding is April 15

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:04am

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The Rotary Club of Hagerstown Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications from Washington County nonprofit organizations for capital expenses such as acquiring tangible property or making permanent improvements to real estate. The application deadline is April 15, and grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a focus on smaller awards.

Why it matters

This grant program provides an important funding source for local nonprofits in Washington County to invest in physical assets and infrastructure, which can be challenging to secure through other means. The Rotary Club's annual fundraising efforts help sustain this grant program to support the community.

The details

Nonprofit organizations can apply for the Rotary Club of Hagerstown's grants to cover capital expenses, which include costs for acquiring depreciable tangible property or permanent improvements to real property. The foundation does not fund operating expenses like rent, repairs, wages, utilities, or office supplies. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a primary focus on smaller awards. Applicants' participation in Rotary fundraising efforts will be considered during the grant decision process.

  • The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
  • Grant recipients will be announced after the April 15 deadline.

The players

Rotary Club of Hagerstown Charitable Foundation

A nonprofit organization that provides funding to Washington County nonprofits for capital projects through an annual grant program.

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What’s next

Nonprofit organizations in Washington County have until April 15, 2026 to submit their grant applications to the Rotary Club of Hagerstown Charitable Foundation.

The takeaway

This grant program from the Hagerstown Rotary Club offers an important funding source for local nonprofits to invest in physical assets and infrastructure, supporting the continued growth and development of the Washington County community.