

$346,263 granted to 47 Lower Shore nonprofits
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) distributed a record $346,263 in grant funding to 47 area nonprofits through its annual Community Needs grant cycle. These grants support organizations addressing critical issues across the Lower Shore, including housing stability, food security, health care, youth development, and environmental stewardship. These investments strengthen the network of nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties. Applicants
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Follebout joins Foundation as Content Writer
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced that Roger A. Follebout, Jr. has joined the organization in the role of Content Writer following his recent retirement from TidalHealth.
Apr 131 min read


April 1 deadline - $600,000+ in scholarships available to local students
More than $600,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The Foundation, which awarded over 500 scholarships last year, has applications available on their website. Many of the scholarships have an April 1, 2026 deadline.
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