Quarterly Grant Review

In October 2021, IHA was awarded a $45,000 grant by Morgan Stanley. This grant supports IHA in its ongoing quest to create more affordable housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income community members. It also allows IHA to continue supporting community members on their path to financial stability through individualized programming, including IHA’s workshops, homeownership program, and supportive services for our tenants. 

IHA was also awarded a $484,541 grant by the United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD).  This two-year grant provides technical and supervisory assistance that aids low-income families in carrying out self-help housing efforts.  The grant supports IHA’s Purchase-Repair Homeownership Program, which provides affordable homeownership opportunities to families and individuals in Frederick, Carroll, and Washington Counties in Maryland, as well as one-on-one housing counseling and financial coaching throughout their journey to homeownership. 



Lastly, IHA received two grants from the Ausherman Family Foundation (AFF).  The first is a two-for-one matching grant that will match up to $20,000 donations received from community members and IHA’s Board of Directors during the organization’s annual year-end appeal. The second is a $500 general operating grant awarded by AFF’s Trustees.  AFF is a private foundation, established in 2006. The Trustees envision a vibrant community where committed nonprofit organizations effectively work together in a spirit of cooperation to advance superior charitable outcomes in Frederick County. The Foundation’s mission is to empower the passion for change in Frederick County, Maryland.