Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Melwood, Inc.
Mailing Address: 5606 Dower House Road
City: Upper Marlboro
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20772
Main Phone: 2405174754
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.melwood.org
Employer ID Number: 52-0857690
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/19/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Melwood Youth Enrichment Services (YES)
Project Description:

Melwood’s Youth Enrichment Services (YES) program is an inclusive afterschool program for children with and without disabilities, implemented in partnership with Apple Grove Elementary School in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Piloted in September 2023, its goal is to engage elementary school students (grades 1st-5th) from low-income households in activities that will prepare them for their journey to working adulthood.

Total Project Budget: 234608

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Towercares Foundation ($5K – Committed); Individual Donations ($8,875 – Committed); In-kind ($6,980 Committed); MGM Resorts Foundation ($10K – Potential); Dr. Scholl Foundation ($10K – Potential); Prince George’s County Local Impact Grant ($50K – Potential); Maryland Department of Education ($500K – Potential)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: 5-10 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Michael
Contact Last Name: Braeuninger
Contact Title: Grants Writer Specialist
Contact Phone: 2405174754
Contact Email: mbraeuninger@melwood.org