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Grantmaking

The Horizon Foundation subscribes to a broad-based approach to improve the health and wellness of Howard County residents, including upgrading the quality of life within specific geographic areas. Enhancing health and wellness on multiple levels is a shared responsibility, which entails forming partnerships with local and state governments, academic institutions, the business community, other philanthropies, not-for-profit and volunteer organizations.

In the fall of 2011, the Horizon Foundation launched a new, streamlined grants program. 

We remain committed to nonprofits that help improve the health and wellness of those who live and work in Howard County. 

What's New:

  • New grants application, guidelines and funding levels
  • Streamlined application and guidelines
  • Easy way to apply – online grants submission
  • Grant cycles based on dollar amount requested
  • Greater transparency of total funding available
  • Evaluation expectations based on funding amount
  • BBB Standards for Charity Accountability

Two community presentations were held on November 8th at Howard Community College's Gateway Campus. Here is the presentation that outlines the new funding levels and evaluation expectations:

Towards More Impactful Grantmaking: Horizon Foundation Grants Information Session