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King Arthur Baking Community Grants

King Arthur Baking CompanyFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 7 states: CO, DC, MD, VA, NH, VT, WA

King Arthur Baking's Community Grants Program gives $500 to $5,000 in project-based funding to grassroots, community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing food access and food justice in regions near its baking centers and retail presence. Applications are open on Submittable and grants are awarded quarterly.

What you get: $500 to $5,000
Who qualifies: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (exceptions rarely considered)
Projects must serve communities in Colorado; the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia; New Hampshire and Vermont; or Washington
Grassroots, community-led organizations working to remove systemic barriers to food access
One proposal per organization per fiscal year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
Not funded: fundraisers and events, general operating support, individuals, schools/PTOs, government agencies, religious programming, capital campaigns, debt reduction, media projects
How to apply: Create a free Submittable account
Complete the Community Grant Application on King Arthur Baking's Submittable page
Grants are awarded quarterly on September 15, December 15, March 15 and June 15

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Checked against King Arthur Baking Company's own page on October 16, 2026.

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Pepco charitable contributions grants

Pepco (Exelon)For nonprofitsOnly in District of Columbia, Maryland

Pepco makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in its service area through Exelon's four giving focus areas: STEM education and workforce development, environment and clean energy, local vitality (community development, business districts, public safety) and equal access to arts and culture. Organizations submit a brief online inquiry; if the request fits, Pepco invites a full grant application.

What you get: Amount not stated
Who qualifies: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the communities where Pepco employees and customers live and work (Washington, D.C. and Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Maryland); no grants to individuals
Organizations that have not received a grant from Pepco, Exelon or any Exelon subsidiary in the past 12 months
Focus areas: building Exelon's future workforce (STEM education and job training), energy empowerment (environment and clean energy), enrichment through local vitality (community development, business districts, public safety), and equal access to arts and culture
No capital campaigns (limited invitation-only exceptions); organizations that discriminate are not eligible
How to apply: Review the Focus Areas and Guidelines on the charitable contributions page
Complete the brief inquiry form describing your organization and funding request (https://www.cybergrants.com/exelon/PepcoInquiryForm)
The team reviews inquiries and follows up (within about six weeks); if the request is a good fit, you are invited to submit a full grant application through a link they send

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Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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