COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDS - ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRESERVATION FUND

The Children’s Opportunity Fund (COF) was a public-private partnership funded jointly by the Government of Montgomery County, Maryland and Montgomery County Public Schools and managed by the Greater Washington Community Foundation and its local office in Montgomery County. COF’s objective was to champion, plan, and fund strategic investments that improve the lives of low-income children and families in the county — with a specific focus on innovative, evidence-informed efforts that work to close the opportunity gap in Montgomery County.

Environmental and Preservation Fund: Support nonprofits with a track record in preserving, protecting, or encouraging sustainable use of natural or built environments in the DC region particularly those affecting low-income communities. This includes preserving historic places and neighborhood diversity, equitable access to natural resources, conservation, or education and advocacy for environmental issues.