Charles County Government receives grant funding from a variety of designated private, state, regional, and federal agencies.  In addition, the County annually appropriates budget funds to support services delivered to resident through awards to non-profit organizations.

Under the authority of the Board of County Commissioners, the responsibility for managing the non-profit grants award program is delegated to the Charles County Charitable Trust.

For more information, please contact: 

Christie Burnett, Executive Director, 301-934-3700 or cburnett@charlesnonprofits.org. The Trust has an office located at 9501 Crain Highway, Box 2, Bel Alton, MD 20611.

Charles County Government actively seeks grant funding from a range of federal, state, and foundation sources as part of a comprehensive, mixed-funding strategy.  These funds support vital County programs and operations that serve the public. Grant funding addresses a broad spectrum of community needs-from essential services like housing assistance and senior programs to capital improvements in parks, public facilities, and transportation infrastructure.

As of March 31, 2023, the County's grant related amended budget is $24,210,954 in Federal funding sources, and $3,434,790 in State funds for programs as follows:
 

Description of Programs

For further information on County and grant related budgets, visit the Budget Division webpage

Funding Source