Nonprofit Organizations: Due to the inclement weather, we have extended our Project Grant Application deadline to Monday, February 8th at 5 p.m. In the event that the Columbia Foundation has to close early on Friday, February 5th and you wish to submit your application on Friday, please place your application in the mail slot on the Foundation’s side door located inside the American City Building.

Haiti Earthquake Relief: About 3 million – one third of Haiti’s population – have been affected after a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti on Tuesday. Haiti's first lady, Elisabeth Debrosse Delatour, reported that "most of Port-au-Prince is destroyed." Several relief organizations made it to Haiti yesterday to assist earthquake victims with clean water, sanitation, shelter and emergency supplies. Click here to see CNN's list of organizations that are providing emergency relief.

Join us in celebrating The Columbia Foundation's 40th anniversary! Click here for a calendar of upcoming events. Click here to see the 40 Who Make a Difference. Become a sponsor of one or all of the wonderful events planned for the 40th anniversary celebration!!

Nominations for the 2010 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are now being accepted. These awards recognize significant contributions of Maryland citizens to the life and health of the State and its people. Nominations are due by March 1, 2010. Visit www.gosv.state.md.us/  to download the application.

Listen to the December 2nd webinar workshop "Recession-Proof Your Grantwriting" hosted by the Maryland Governor's Grant Office, featuring TCF President & CEO Beverley Francis.

Are you an Executive Director of a Howard County Non-profit? Join us for First Fridays  on February 5th, 2010, 8:30 a.m. at Association of Community Services, 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, 9th Floor. The topic of discussion is Public Relations. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 3rd to MCavanaugh@columbiafoundation.org.

The 2008 Annual Report is now available online!  Copies of the report will be mailed out the week of June 29th.  If you have not received a copy, but wish to, e-mail Info@columbiafoundation.org with your name and mailing address!

Welcome Aboard!
Chaney Fund
Dorothy Doub EndowmentFund
Doug and Karen Douglas Fund
Friends of Pets on Wheels Howard County Fund
Hamel Family Fund
Harvey Family Fund
Here to Help Fund

Columbia Foundation Scholarships Available

Friends of Pets on Wheels Howard County Starts New Fund at The Columbia Foundation

The Columbia Foundation Grants $195,000 to Howard County Nonprofits