Queen Anne’s County Outside Agency Grants

The Queen Anne’s County Outside Agency Grant Program is a locally administered initiative managed by the Queen Anne’s County Office of Budget and Finance in Maryland. As part of its FY27 budget cycle, this program seeks to fund projects that directly benefit residents and businesses within Queen Anne’s County. The program operates under the guidance and oversight of the County Commissioners, with the FY27 cycle officially launched on January 9, 2026. For FY27, the administration and coordination of the grant process are handled by Eleventh House Solutions (EHS), an external vendor contracted to ensure a transparent, professional, and equitable application process. The program’s primary goal is to support capital expenses or special projects aligned with the County’s priorities. Unlike many grant programs, this initiative explicitly excludes operational or recurring expenses, directing all available funds toward new or transformative initiatives. The grant requires that projects demonstrate a strong local impact, either through geographic presence or services rendered to County residents. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that all funded initiatives provide tangible, measurable benefits to the community, particularly in key areas like community development, education, health, and the arts. To maintain accountability and transparency, Queen Anne’s County mandates a strict application and reporting framework. All applicants must submit a complete grant package that includes a line-item project budget, a narrative of the project with clear goals and objectives, documentation of local impact, and several compliance-related documents such as an SDAT Certificate of Good Standing, IRS Determination Letter (for nonprofits), and the latest financial statements. A Conflict of Interest Certification and a promotional plan for acknowledging County funding are also required. The submission must be consolidated into a single PDF file and delivered electronically to both the County and its external vendor by February 13, 2026. Post-submission, the evaluation process includes a compliance screening followed by a merit-based scoring system. Applications are rated on a red-yellow-green scale to reflect alignment with County objectives, feasibility, and completeness. Green scores indicate strong recommendations, yellow implies conditional approval pending clarifications, and red suggests non-alignment or major deficiencies. To safeguard fairness, all evaluators and Commissioners must complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, and individuals with potential conflicts are recused from related decisions. Approved grantees enter into a formal Grant Agreement outlining reporting responsibilities, disbursement terms, and usage restrictions. Funds are expected to be distributed by September or October 2026, and grantees are required to submit a mid-year report by December 31, 2026, followed by a final report due June 1, 2027. The final report must include detailed financial documentation, an account of project outcomes, and proof of public acknowledgment of County support. Site visits and audits may be conducted to verify compliance. The program is recurring on an annual basis, with the next cycle anticipated in early 2027. Organizations considering an application are encouraged to engage early, ensure strict adherence to all documentation requirements, and direct any questions to Gina Williams at gina@eleventhhousesolutions.com or 541-788-1507. Karen Rodgers and Joyce from Eleventh House Solutions are also key contacts for submission logistics. This well-structured and thoroughly governed program underscores Queen Anne’s County’s commitment to community-focused, impactful grantmaking.

Submit a complete application in one PDF by the deadline. Include all required components. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.