Notice of Funding Availability

The Local Management Board (LMB) of Washington County is pleased to announce the availability of up to $40,000.00 in grant funding. The funding is through the Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) and supports the ENOUGH Initiative. The funds available are to support the continued work of the LMB in underserved communities in Washington County. Previous surveys and data collection identified gaps in healthcare access and transportation services. The LMB seeks applications for innovative programs that bridge the gap between transportation and healthcare. The goal of this funding is to provide greater access to healthcare for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income households, with children, who face significant mobility barriers.

Priority Areas

Applicants should propose projects that address at least one of the following:

• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT): Direct transport services for patients to and from primary care, dialysis, mental health services, or pharmacy
• Expansion of Existing Networks: Enhancing the capacity of current volunteer driver programs or specialized transit services within Washington County.
• Last-Mile Solutions: Creative solutions for residents living in underserved areas of the county not currently reached by public transit (e.g., Washington County Transit WCT).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for an award, the applicant must:

1. Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a local government
2. Be in “Good Standing” with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT).
3. Provide services exclusively to residents of Washington County, Maryland.
4. Demonstrate a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and programmatic

Funding Details 

• Total Pool: $74,000.00.
• Award Range: Washington County intends to award 1–3 grants, with individual awards ranging from $10,000.00 to $40,000.00.
• Performance Period: May 15, 2026 – September 30,

Required Documents

• Application Submission Form
• Budget for program including funds not supplied by Washington County
• Letters of Support
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit determination letter
• Proof of “Good Standing” with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (Screen shot of current SDAT page).

Application Submission

Application must be submitted electronically with all required documents to cahrens@washco-md.net by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 3:00pm