The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, is accepting applications from nonprofits for community grants up to $15,000. Applications are available at www.cfhoco.org and due by Oct. 21.

Community grants support nonprofit organizational costs and fund special projects for organizations that deliver services to Howard County residents in the areas of human service, arts and culture, education, health, environment and community affairs.

For more information, please visit www.cfhoco.org, email grants@cfhoco.org or call 410-730-7840.

The Community Foundation of Howard County, founded in 1969 as The Columbia Foundation, has awarded more than $17 million in grants to Howard County nonprofit organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Money for the grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation’s endowment supported by more than 300 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit CFHoCo.org or call 410-730-7840.