Current Opportunities
Equitable Co-Creation is Key
The Foundation remains committed to equitable decision-making approaches to advance its priority goals in the County. Currently, grantees, alongside the Foundation, partner Coalitions and the community, are working together to co-create solutions to the complex challenges in Howard County.
During this past year the Maternal Health Workgroup was formed. The workgroup was inspired by conversations with grandmothers, doulas, researchers and public health workers – all working to improve birth experiences for all in their community, Howard County and Maryland. During their time together the group developed a vision to identify potential policy opportunities, strategic areas for investment in FY25 and beyond to support maternal health challenges in the county and greater Maryland.
Additionally, this year Housing Justice grantees convened to explore housing policy strategies and priorities. The Housing Service provider workgroup focused on local implementation of renters’ rights strategies. The workgroup also developed policy change ideas related to renter data and tracking, enforcement and tenant organizing.
As we continue to implement our strategic plan, the Foundation remains committed to partnering with community to drive impact in areas of greatest need. Our work across all our strategic priority areas aims to ensure everyone in Howard County can live abundant and healthy lives. None of these priorities stand alone. They are interconnected and interrelated on every level and working on one inevitably touches each of the others.
Please see below 2 new grant opportunities to advance our Mental Health and Food Insecurity and Nutrition priorities.
