[Tuesday, June 24] The Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism is pleased to announce that the application cycle for its tourism grant for non-profit organizations in Charles County is now open. The grant is available to support events such as heritage tourism product development, site tours, interpretations, and other special events that attract out-of-town overnight visitation through creative partnerships and weekend event development.
Applicants must be based in Charles County and open to all customers, including both residents and visitors. They must also be an active 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the Maryland Secretary of State and open to the public (not membership-based). In addition, applicants must have no active zoning or permitting violations. Special consideration will be given to projects that advance county tourism objectives and demonstrate partnerships with other local organizations, attractions, or initiatives that enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors.
Applicants who receive funding from the Charles County Charitable Trust are not eligible for grant funding within the same fiscal year. FY25 grant recipients must exhaust previously awarded grant funds and meet the grant reporting requirements to be considered for additional funding. Any exceptions will be reviewed internally for approval.
Click herefor more information or to apply. Interested applicants should complete the form by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. Completed applications may be submitted by email to GrayB@CharlesCountyMD.gov, by mail to Brittney Gray, Tourism Outreach Specialist, Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Tourism Division, 107 Centennial Street, Suite A, La Plata, MD 20646, or dropped off in the department’s drop box at the same location.
Any awarded projects and programs must be delivered in Charles County and completed by June 30, 2026.
For more information, contact Brittney Gray at GrayB@CharlesCountyMD.gov.
Applicants must be based in Charles County and open to all customers, including both residents and visitors. They must also be an active 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the Maryland Secretary of State and open to the public (not membership-based). In addition, applicants must have no active zoning or permitting violations. Special consideration will be given to projects that advance county tourism objectives and demonstrate partnerships with other local organizations, attractions, or initiatives that enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors.
Applicants who receive funding from the Charles County Charitable Trust are not eligible for grant funding within the same fiscal year. FY25 grant recipients must exhaust previously awarded grant funds and meet the grant reporting requirements to be considered for additional funding. Any exceptions will be reviewed internally for approval.
Click herefor more information or to apply. Interested applicants should complete the form by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. Completed applications may be submitted by email to GrayB@CharlesCountyMD.gov, by mail to Brittney Gray, Tourism Outreach Specialist, Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Tourism Division, 107 Centennial Street, Suite A, La Plata, MD 20646, or dropped off in the department’s drop box at the same location.
Any awarded projects and programs must be delivered in Charles County and completed by June 30, 2026.
For more information, contact Brittney Gray at GrayB@CharlesCountyMD.gov.