The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore aims to connect people who care to causes that matter, for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. As a 501c3 nonprofit, they have a rich history of fostering charitable endeavors, having provided $89 million in grants and scholarships since 1984. They work by matching the charitable interests of individuals, families, and businesses with community needs, focusing on strengthening local nonprofits through grants and resources to improve the regional community through the power of philanthropy.
The Mini-Grants program offered by the Community Foundation supports a wide array of programmatic needs across different impact areas with a rolling monthly deadline. The program is designed to support local 501c3 organizations through grants that cover: