Quarterly Grant Review - December 2022

Rachel Gardner • December 7, 2022

Quarterly Grant Review - December 2022

IHA is proud to announce 12 funding awards received this past quarter from community partners.

In August 2022, IHA was awarded a $25,000 grant by Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This grant provides support for both IHA’s full suite of Financial Dignity and Empowerment Services, as well as the organization’s operating costs. It will give IHA the opportunity to continue its work at both the individual and community levels.

In September 2022, IHA was awarded a $10,000 grant by The Helen J. Serini Foundation, Inc. This operational grant will support IHA in its ongoing quest to create affordable housing opportunity for community members and design individualized pathways to financial stability.

IHA also received a $2,500 grant from Enterprise Holdings Foundation, which will support IHA’s community programming.

In addition, IHA was awarded a $7,849 grant from the City of Frederick through their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services program. This funding will support IHA’s Supportive Services programming at Weinberg House, which is a 23-unit affordable rental community in downtown Frederick for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents aged 62 and older.

In October 2022, IHA received a renewal of its $5,000 partnership agreement with United Way of Frederick County and The Prosperity Center. Credit Café promotes financial stability among LMI households through group credit education and free, individualized credit advising. Participants partner with a certified financial coach to create a strategic plan to build, boost, or improve their credit.

IHA also received a $1,468.38 designated grant from The PNC Homeownership Fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. These pass-through funds will directly support LMI households in achieving homeownership in Frederick County.

In November 2022, IHA’s $5,000 application to participate in United Way of Frederick County’s Annual Unity Campaign was approved. This approval will enable IHA to participate in the Spring 2023 Unity Campaign alongside other local nonprofit organizations to collectively raise funds in the Frederick County community.

IHA was also awarded a $20,000 grant by Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. This grant supports IHA’s full range of Financial Dignity & Empowerment Services, which are designed to improve financial and housing stability for LMI households. These programs serve seniors, working families, and individuals through: educational workshops; one on-one financial coaching and housing counseling; and connection to affordable housing opportunities and community resources.

IHA also received three grants from the Ausherman Family Foundation (AFF). The first is a 2:1 matching grant. AFF will match up to $30,000 in donations raised from community members and IHA’s Board of Directors during IHA’s 2022 annual appeal. The second is a $7,178 capacity building grant that will support training, professional development, and equipment for IHA’s staff members. The third is a $400 operating grant awarded by AFF’s Trustees.

Lastly, IHA received a $400 donor-advised grant from The H. Deets and Juanita Warfield Donor-Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. These unrestricted funds will support all of IHA’s endeavors in strengthening the communities we serve. New Paragraph

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Fall Updates from IHA

September 2, 2026

A quarter of grant wins, community partnerships, and small moments that remind us why this work matters. Here's what's been happening at Interfaith Housing Alliance since the summer. GRANTS & FUNDING: Four New Grants Fuel IHA's Work This Quarter Interfaith Housing Alliance is proud to announce four funding awards totaling $220,000 during the last quarter from our community partners. In June 2026, IHA was awarded a $30,000 grant by Ausherman Family Foundation. This capacity-building grant will provide funding support for the organization during its transition to new leadership. It will also support IHA's work with key community consultants with the goal of recentering IHA's programs and services in Frederick, MD. In July 2026, IHA was awarded a $125,000 grant from Morgan Stanley. This operational grant supports IHA in its ongoing quest to create and provide affordable housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income (LMI) community members. It also supports IHA's continued community programming, which provides access to financial education and affordable homeownership opportunities. In August 2026, IHA received two funding awards in support of IHA's Financial Dignity and Empowerment Services. IHA was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Maryland Housing Counseling Fund (MHCF). IHA was also awarded a $35,000 grant by Rural Maryland Council (RMC) through their Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) program. These grants will support the full spectrum of community programming IHA offers, including group educational workshops on financial health, individualized financial coaching and housing counseling, and pathways to affordable homeownership. We are deeply grateful to these partners for their continued investment in this community.

Weinberg House Renovation Brings New Life to Senior Living

By Vickie Mills • June 2, 2026

Exciting, the final renovations of the last two units are underway at Weinberg House, a long-standing affordable senior living community in Fredrick, Maryland. Originally built in 1994, the property provided safe, stable housing for older adults for decades. Renovations began on May 1, 2023. At that time, they had a total of 23 units to renovate. The renovations included freshly painted walls, new carpet in the bedrooms, new flooring in the other rooms, new cabinets in the bathroom, as well as new kitchen cupboards, fixtures and new appliances. The final two units will be ready for lease up June 15, 2026. The renovation of Weinberg House represents a meaningful investment in both people and place. By modernizing the property while protecting its mission, this project will help ensure that affordable, welcoming housing remains available for seniors for years to come. It is an encouraging example of how thoughtful redevelopment can strengthen communities and honor the residents who call them home.

Interfaith Housing Alliance (IHA) is proud to announce three funding awards during the last quarter from our community partners.

By Rachel Gardner • June 2, 2026

In March 2026, IHA was awarded a $50,000 grant through the Frederick County Government’s Helping Empower Area Resources Together (HEART). These one-time operational funds were awarded to mitigate the effects of the longest federal government shutdown in history. This grant has allowed IHA to continue providing essential programs and services to Frederick County residents despite challenges at the federal level. IHA was also awarded a $5,000 grant from the City of Frederick through the Community Promotion Grant program. This grant supports aging in place and youth development needs among City residents through IHA’s Supportive Services. The program serves residents of IHA’s senior and multi-family affordable rental communities at 222 Broadway Street (Weinberg House) and 520 N. Market Street, respectively. In April 2026, IHA was also awarded a $25,000 Community Partnership Grant from Frederick County Government. This grant supports IHA’s full range of Financial Dignity and Empowerment Services, including our homeownership and financial education programming. IHA’s Purchase-Repair Program provides an avenue to homeownership for those who otherwise would not qualify for a traditional home loan. In Credit Café, participants work specifically on improving their credit. Financial Freedom Bootcamp helps participants improve their skills in budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and financial goal setting. The Frederick Affordable Housing Incubator (FAHI) brings multiple sectors together to increase the affordable housing inventory in Frederick County.

Quarterly Grant Review - December 2022