Grants – The Arc of Howard County

The Arc of Howard County Awarded Community Foundation of Howard County Grant!

Posted on July 20, 2022 at 5:41 pm.

This grant was made possible by the Community Foundation of Howard County.

The Community Foundation of Howard County recently announced its 2022 community grant award recipients. The Arc of Howard County was among the awardees. A total of $200,000 was distributed across 45 nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents across the community. Thank you, Community Foundation of Howard County!

For more than 50 years, the Community Foundation of Howard County has served as a knowledgeable, trusted partner that forges connections between donors and nonprofit organizations to provide impactful investments in Howard County. Since 2020 the foundation has awarded more than $6.5 million through more than 1,000 grants to organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Funds to support grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation’s endowment supported by more than 365 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit CFHoCo.org or call 410-730-7840.

The Arc of Howard County Award Rise to the Challenge Grant!

Posted on October 16, 2020 at 2:20 pm.

Written by Jill Berry

The Arc of Howard County is very excited to receive the Howard County “Rise to the Challenge” grant from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball! Thank you Howard County and congratulations to all of the other recipients – you are all amazing organizations! Together we are rising to the Challenge! Click here to see the presentations on YouTube or watch below.

Changemaker Challenge: And the Winner Is? #ChangemakerHC

Posted on November 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm.

Written by Jill Berry

Interested in ideas that spark social change to make Howard County better? Attend the Changemaker Challenge on November 11! Hosted by the Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland, the Changemaker Challenge is an event focused on sparking innovation and fresh thinking to address some of Howard County’s most pressing issues. Register here.

The Horizon Foundation and the United Way of Central Maryland will announce the winners of the 2019 Changemaker Challenge on November 11. The Arc of Howard County is one of 9 FINALISTS!

From a field of 56 applicants, The Arc of Howard County was chosen as a Finalist. The Arc and the other eight finalists, who all submitted big ideas for social change, will share their ideas for a chance to win up to $25,000! Liz Burrage and Bryan Sorrentino of The Arc of Howard County, and Colette Jackson, a parent of an individual supported by The Arc of Howard County, submitted a proposal for installing changing tables for adults in various locations in Howard County.

Register now to ensure you get a seat. You will not want to miss this special event! #ChangemakerHC www.changemakerchallengehc.org