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Community Partnership Grants (County Executive)

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1. Are there any changes to the Community Partnership Grant Program (CPG) this year?

No

2. Who is eligible to apply?

Any organization, institution or association that is incorporated as a private, non-profit organization designated under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been operating for at least 2 years as of the application deadline, that provides services or activities in Prince George’s County and that can supply sufficient documentation that their organization is currently in “good standing” from the State where the organization was incorporated (i.e., the State of Maryland, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Virginia), is eligible to apply.

3. How do I apply?

Non-profit organizations interested in applying for a Community Partnership Grant should review the program guidelines and must complete an online application.

4. Can I use a prior year or last year’s application to apply for funding this year?

No. Changes have been made to the overall grant application from previous years. Additionally, incorrect applications are determined to be non-responsive and will not be reviewed. You can access this year application by visiting Community Partnership Grants.

County Executive’s page.

5. Is there an application deadline?

Yes. The deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2022. No applications or supporting documentation will be accepted after the deadline.

6. Is there a limit on the number of years an organization can receive a Community Partnership Grant?

No, there is no limit. However, grant awards are for one-year only. An organization may reapply each year with the understanding that funding is not guaranteed.

7. My organization has multiple program initiatives. Is there a limit on the number of grant applications we can submit for consideration?

Yes, there is a limit. We will accept one proposal per organization per fiscal year. An organization with multiple programs may only submit a grant application for one of their programs. In the event an organization submits more than one proposal, we reserve the right to select the application with the earliest date and time stamp.

8. Can I submit multiple grant requests in one application for consideration under the County Executive’s Community Partnership Grants?

No. Only one request per proposal and only one proposal per organization should be submitted.

9. Who do I contact if I have application or documentation questions?

General questions concerning the grant application and required submission documents should be sent in writing to PGCNonprofits@co.pg.md.us

NOTE: We are committed to maintaining the integrity of a fair, open and transparent process. Please do not contact any county employee to discuss (or influence) your application. All questions must be sent in writing to PGCNonprofits@co.pg.md.us and we will respond in writing as well as post the responses to our website.

10. Can a non-profit submit a letter instead of an application?

No. Only completed applications will be accepted.

11. Can I use this same application to apply for grants offered by the Prince George’s County Council (Legislative Branch)?

No. The Executive Branch’s discretionary grant process (CPG) differs from the Legislative Branch application process with each branch of government having its own application and documentation requirements. Applicants seeking funding from the County Council (Legislative Branch) in the form of a Special Appropriation Grant (SAG) or a Non-Departmental Designated grant, should refer to the Prince George’s County Council website https://pgccouncil.us/320/Grants or email the Prince George’s County Council Grant Team at PGCcouncilgrants@co.pg.md.us.

12. Do you accept proposals from organizations using a fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor?

Yes. Organizations that have this arrangement will have to submit the following items at the time of application for full consideration:

• The Memorandum of Understanding or the contract between the organization and the fiscal agent/sponsor.
• Page one of the Community Partnership Grant Application should be completed by the fiscal agent/sponsor.
• Organizational budget and audited financial statement from the fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor.
• Proof of IRS Federal tax-exempt status for the fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor.
• Board of Directors list for the fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor.

13. Do I need to complete the organizational budget and the program/project budget if I am requesting general support?

Yes. The organizational budget should include all revenues and expenses for your organization. The program/project budget should include only the Annual Budget (Expense) column.

14. What is the maximum amount of funding available for grants?

The Office of the County Executive has made approximately $1.6 million in funding available to eligible non-profits through the FY 2023 CPG Program. Maximum award amounts will not exceed $100,000.

15. My organization will be partnering with and/or operating in a Prince George’s County Public School. Is a letter from the school’s principal sufficient evidence of this partnership?

No. Organizations that currently or seek to provide programming in or collaborate with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), must provide a copy of a currently executed Memorandum of Understanding at the time of application. This will serve as acceptable documentation that the program has been reviewed and approved by the Chief Executive Officer of PGCPS. For more information, please contact the PGCPS Office of Business and Community Partnerships, or you may call 301-952-6095 for more information.

16. How do I apply for the various grant programs the County Executive offers?

The Community Partnership Grant (CPG) program is the main discretionary grant initiative offered by the Office of the County Executive. However, the Office of the County Executive may partner with the Greater Washington Community Foundation (formerly known as the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region) to provide additional grant funding opportunities. Additionally, County Health and Human Service agencies may offer limited grant opportunities from time to time.

17. Is the Community Partnership Grant Program application released at the same time each year?

No. The application release may vary each year, however, the application is generally released within the second quarter of the County’s fiscal year, which begins July 1st.

18. How do I know if I am a registered Prince George’s County vendor? Where/How can I verify this information?

If your organization received a grant or contract from the County in the last four years, you should already have an SAP vendor number. It is a ten-digit number that begins with a “1xxxxxxxxx” or “3xxxxxxxxx”.

You must provide proof you have a SAP vendor number in the submitted application package. If you need to confirm your vendor number, send an email to PGCNonprofits@co.pg.md.us with the subject line: Verification of Vendor Number – Name of your Organization.

If you do not have a SAP vendor number, please complete and submit the Vendor Set-Up Request Form. This form is required for organizations who have never received a grant or contract from Prince George’s County.  

19. Do I have to provide an address for where services are provided within Prince George’s County?

Yes, please include an address even if your main offices are located outside of Prince George’s County. Please detail if your services are in several locations around Prince George’s County, if students come to you, if you travel, or if your services are virtual, etc.