Community Grant Annual Timeline

The timeline details the annual grant schedule for the Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30). This timeline serves as a comprehensive roadmap outlining the deadlines for the grant application and award process during this fiscal year. This can be used as tool for both grant applicants and administrators providing clear framework for planning, executing, and managing grant-related activities over the life of the award cycle.

Grant Program Timeline


June – Mid-August

  • Application becomes available

August – September

  • Project site visits and application reviews

October

  • Preliminary funding decisions provided to applicants

November

  • Final notice of grant awards anticipated
  • Disbursements processed approximately 45 days after receiving the signed Grant Agreement

Within 2 Years of Award

  • Projects must be completed and all reports submitted
  • All deliverables due by June 30 of the second fiscal year following the award

July – September (After Reports Are Submitted)

  • Grant project closeout
  • Frederick County Parks and Recreation staff will inspect the project and process closeout

FY2026 Community Grant Awards

Project Location Applicant Project Description Requested Funding Approved Funding Organization/Other Private Support
Frederick Amber Meadows Townhouse Association Amber Meadows Townhouse Association Park Playground $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $39,999.60
Frederick Ballenger Run Homeowner's Association Enclave Playground Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Project $20,000.00 $20,000.00 -
Frederick Braddock Heights Community Association Braddock Heights Playground Drainage and ADA Safety Renovation Project $16,361.98 $16,361.98 $2,500.00
Walkersville Discovery Homeowners Association Bruce's Playground $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $35,972.54
New Market Woodspring Community Service Association Woodspring Walking Trail Phase V Replacement $24,640.00 $24,640.00 $2,500.00
    Total FY2026 Community Grant Awards Totals: $112,250.00 $112,250.00 $135,445.92

FY2025 Community Grants Awards

Project Location Applicant Project Description Requested Funding Approved Funding Organization/Other Private Support
Frederick Clover Hill Civic Association The Future of Outdoor Fun! (Playground Equipment) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $34,500.00
Frederick River Oaks Homeowners Association Playground Replacement $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $6,111.66
Frederick Villages of Urbana Community Association Tottenham Park Pergola & Patio & Amenities $22,250.00 $22,250.00 $2,500
Ijamsville Windsor Knolls Homeowners Association Bramblewood Court Playground $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $45,149.82
New Market Lake Linganore Association Pond Fountain Court Tot Lot Replacement $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $47,184.44
   
Total FY2025 Community Grant Awards Totals:
$112,250.00 $112,250.00 $135,445.92

FY2024 Community Grant Awards

Project Location Applicant Project Description Requested Funding Approved Funding Organization/Other Private Support
Frederick The Residences at Jefferson Place HOA Outdoor Fitness and Gathering Space $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $30,155.22
New Market The Meadow @ New Market HOA Phase II Trail Improvements $15,289.00 $15,289.00 $2,500.00
New Market Woodspring Community Service Association, Inc. (Woodspring HOA; WSCA) Trail Improvements $16,450.00 $16,450.00 $2,500.00
Walkersville Glade Towne Community Association inc. (GTCA) 2 Basketball Court Renovations $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $3,605.00
    Total FY2024 Community Grant Awards Totals: $81,739.00 $81,739.00 $38,760.22