Grants

Except for the non-competitive grants, all applications received will be reviewed after the deadline for each grant submission has been reached. Generally, an entity can expect a notice of grant award approval/denial within thirty to sixty days after the deadline for submission has been reached.

Please refer to the “Important Dates” section in your NOFA for more information. You may also reach out to directly to the MCSS Grants Management team via email at [email protected].

Generally, an entity can expect a notice of grant award /denial within thirty to sixty days after the submission deadline.​​​

​This is to ensure that MCSS has the most accurate organization EIN and address on file to allow proper disbursement of invoice payments.​​

Yes. All applications that meet the eligibility requirements will be considered.​

Yes. In order to amend or realign grant funds, please fill out the Grant Realignment Request form under Post Award documents available on our website. All relevant support documentation for the request must be attached.  

​Depending on the type of Grant, invoices may be submitted on a quarterly or bi-annual basis. Awards deemed not in compliance will result in invoices not getting paid. Proof of completion of work must be included with all submissions.​

No. Funds allocated through this grant are only available for use in the fiscal year in which it is granted. Refer to NOFA for the specific grant performance period.​

Yes. An application may be withdrawn. Please send an email to [email protected]​ to withdraw your application.

You may also request to cancel an application that has already been approved for which a NOGA was not provided. Please send an email to [email protected]​ with request.

An award which has already been approved with a NOGA issued, may be terminated by one or both parties with written notice.  If the award is terminated before the end of the funding period, an accounting of the year-to-date expenses must be provided within 30 calendar days after termination.

Additional forms of proof of payment may include the bank statement or credit card statement with dates and payment amounts highlighted.  If payment is made via ACH, submit a screenshot of the bank name, payment date and the amount.  ​​​

If you are submitting a reimbursement amount more than the grant award amount, use the “Adjustment" line on the invoice template to adjust the invoice amount down to the award amount.​​​​

​Yes, both the 4th Quarter Progress Report and the Final Project Report should be submitted.  The quarterly progress report provides grant activities completed during the quarter.  The final project report closes out the grant and allows you to request a reimbursement.​​

​You may reach out to MCSS by sending an email to [email protected]​​.

If there is a change in the organization’s primary point of contact (POC), fill out the Grant Realignment Form​ to request the change. You may also send an email to [email protected]​​ with information about the change. Authorization from the Head of Organization is required for any third party POC designee request.

Email:  [email protected]​​.​

Phone: 410-281-2335

• MCSS Invoice template – filled out
• Vendor invoice
• Receipts, if applicable
• Proof of payment (e.g. posted checks, credit card statements, ACH/EFT bank statements)

Please refer to the “Eligibility Criteria” on the NOFA to confirm if your organization is eligible to apply.​