Community Trust Foundation

News & Info

Stay up to date on CTF news.  Explore new funding opportunities and news about the impact we’re collectively having. Our mission is to empower individuals, nonprofits, and community groups, and through this page, we hope to keep you informed and inspired by the ongoing transformation happening right here in our community.

2025 Nonprofit Grant Funding

2025 Nonprofit Grant Funding

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is now accepting online applications for the 2025 competitive granting cycle. The deadline to submit is February 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CTF awards grants...
Endow Maryland Tax Credits

Endow Maryland Tax Credits

Giving naturally generates an internal reward, but the Endow Maryland Tax Credit (EMTC) program offers a financial reward to donors for focusing on the needs in our community. CTF has...
End Of Year Financial Planning

End Of Year Financial Planning

Here are a few simple ways to make a lasting impact in your community all the while reducing your taxes. 1. Care for Your County: November 28th is Giving Tuesday,...
Give Local

Give Local

This week many of us will gather with friends and family and take a moment to express our gratitude for the people and opportunities in our lives. The next day,...
The Gray-C Fund

The Gray-C Fund

Helping donors support causes in their community that are important to them is an integral part of the Community Trust Foundation’s (CTF) work. Each donor has a unique experience that...
CTF Selected for ARC Funding Opportunity

CTF Selected for ARC Funding Opportunity

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is one of 30 community foundations in 10 Appalachian states, selected to participate in READY Community Foundations, a track of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC)...
A Steady Beacon of Hope Beyond Elections

A Steady Beacon of Hope Beyond Elections

In an era where political winds can shift dramatically from one election cycle to the next, community foundations stand as steadfast pillars of support and stability and their commitment to...
Local donors, local dollars, local needs & opportunities funded!

Local donors, local dollars, local needs & opportunities funded!

Representatives from 30 nonprofits receiving grants and several CTF fund donors celebrate local dollars supporting local needs. https://ctfinc.org/wp-content/uploads/Presents-2024-Grant.mp4 The Community Trust Foundation granted $218,290 to 30 local charitable organizations through...
Valley Alumni Give Back Through Scholarship

Valley Alumni Give Back Through Scholarship

Alumni from the Valley High School Class of 1977 are emphasizing the importance of education by providing financial support for Mountain Ridge graduates through a scholarship fund at the Community...
New Fund Empowers Youth to Play Sports

New Fund Empowers Youth to Play Sports

“Sports are an incredible way for young people to learn collaboration, develop confidence, and experience new opportunities,” shares donor Siobhan Halmos, “That’s exactly what youth sports teams did for me...
2023 Grant Awards

2023 Grant Awards

https://ctfinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Grant-Awards.mp4 Local donors, local dollars, local needs & opportunities funded! The Community Trust Foundation granted $160,000 to 23 local charitable organizations through the foundation’s competitive granting cycle. Awards ranged from...