MACRO’s Grant Programs

MACRO funds grants to develop and expand conflict resolution services and education and to promote excellence in mediation throughout Maryland. Two categories of funds are available: Conflict Resolution Grants and Community Mediation Performance-based Grants, as described below. MACRO particularly seeks projects that have a high likelihood of success, can be replicated by others, and have a high positive impact. Grant funds are not intended to supplant existing services nor to cover all operational costs for any given program. Please contact MACRO at 410-260-3540 before submitting an application.

Conflict Resolution Grants

Available to: Non-profit organizations and government entities in Maryland

For: Developing or expanding conflict resolution projects or programs, such as

Under the Conflict Resolution Grant program, MACRO accepts requests for up to $5,000 using its Short Application Form and applications for more than $5,000 using its Standard Application Form. The deadlines for submitting these applications are as follows:

Small-grant
Applications: Can be submitted at any time. (FY2010 Small Grant Funding is now closed)

Standard
Applications: Must be received by Monday, April 20, 2009, by 5:00 p.m. for FY2010 funding. FY2010 CONFLICT RESOLUTION STANDARD GRANT FUNDING IS NOW CLOSED

Community Mediation Performance-based Grants

Available to: Non-profit organizations or government entities in Maryland that provide community mediation services that meet MACRO’s Ten-Point Model of Community Mediation. Funding is based on how well centers are meeting the ten-point model, on the number of conflict resolution intakes and sessions that a center provides, and on the amount of matching funds raised.

By invitation-only: Applicants must contact MACRO first. Community mediation center start-up grants are available to help create new programs in areas not currently served by existing programs. Applications must be received by Monday, April 13, 2009, by 5:00 p.m. for FY2010 funding. FY2010 COMMUNITY MEDIATION GRANT FUNDING IS NOW CLOSED.

Downloadable Grant Guidelines & Forms