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Maryland grants for Independent school districts

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Youth Environmental Education Grant Program
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding to schools, organizations, and agencies to support youth-led environmental education projects and professional development for educators focused on local environmental issues.

Education
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY25 Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
$45,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland that focus on agricultural and forestry education, as well as rural economic and community development initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Citizen Academy Small Grant Program
$1,000
Maryland Department of Planning (MD Two Fifty Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to Maryland public institutions to launch and implement citizen academies that promote civic education and community engagement.

Education
County governments
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 4: Environmental Education
$100,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

Education
Nonprofits
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Infrastructure Project
$6,000,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$50,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Environment
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Artists-in-Education Grant Program
$2,500
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides funding for K-12 schools in Howard County, Maryland, to host professional artists in residence, enhancing arts education and creative opportunities for students.

Arts
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
$300,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program – Large Grants
$100,000
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, mission-driven groups, and government agencies working on impactful community improvement projects in South Baltimore, focusing on sustainability, health, and revitalization.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MartinConnects Fund
$8,000
MartinFed
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environment Anne Arundel Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, focused on environmental protection and improvement efforts, particularly related to the Chesapeake Bay and local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Unity Gardens Grant
$3,000
Unity Gardens
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-led gardening projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that focus on environmental sustainability through the use of native plants for stormwater management, pollution reduction, and habitat restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Health
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health care projects in rural Maryland to improve access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services, while also focusing on recruiting health care professionals and managing chronic diseases.

Health
Nonprofits
Maryland Electric School Bus Grant Program
$1,500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and private school bus vendors in Maryland to transition from diesel to electric school buses, prioritizing projects that benefit economically challenged communities and Title I schools.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Creativity Grants for General Operating Support
$4,000
Maryland State Arts Council Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small arts organizations in Maryland to help sustain their operations and enhance their community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
$1,500,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural Maryland businesses and organizations focused on entrepreneurship, agriculture, workforce development, and community enhancement to improve living standards and preserve cultural heritage.

Agriculture
Nonprofits