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Maryland grants for Nonprofits

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Food Equity and Emergency Distribution Grant Program (FEED)
$1,000,000
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 21, 2025

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and community organizations in Frederick County to improve food distribution and emergency meal programs for residents facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Resilient Maryland Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments, nonprofits, and businesses for planning and implementing energy resilience projects, particularly in low- and moderate-income communities, to enhance energy reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Nonprofits
United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant
$25,000
United Way of Central Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Central Maryland that are addressing basic needs and enhancing their resilience in response to community challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
MD Two Fifty Fellows Paid Internship Grant Program
$7,500
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations for innovative practices that improve soil health and promote agroforestry initiatives.

Environment
Individuals
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
$350,000
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for scientists, companies, and research organizations to advance innovative stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine projects that can improve human health.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilot Clinic Grant Initiative
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to educational institutions, non-profits, and workforce organizations to create Cyber and AI clinics that train aspiring cybersecurity professionals while supporting local organizations in enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds
$3,500
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Baltimore area for various operational and programmatic needs, with a focus on community impact and inclusivity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Residential Energy Equity
$1,500,000
Maryland Department of Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and nonprofits in Maryland for energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations in homes occupied by low- to moderate-income residents.

Energy
Nonprofits
Marine Sewage Pumpout Facility Grants
$20,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to public and private marinas in Maryland for the purchase and installation of facilities that properly dispose of sewage from boats, promoting cleaner waterways.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Helping Empower Area Resources Together (HEART) Grant Program
$50,000
Frederick County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This program provides emergency funding to local nonprofit organizations in Frederick County that are facing financial challenges due to the federal government shutdown, helping them maintain essential services for residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Mini Urban Trees Grant
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve environmental quality and promote equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles County Tree Planting Program
$20,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Charles County to improve the environment and community well-being, encouraging applications from diverse groups and promoting community involvement.

Environment
Individuals
Community Resilience Initiative Bridge Grants
$100,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington area facing operational challenges or planning strategic changes, ensuring they can continue serving vulnerable communities effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides $24 million in funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in the transportation construction sector, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Baltimore County Bar Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Baltimore County Bar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Baltimore area that promote legal education, improve access to justice, and enhance community trust in the legal profession through outreach and service initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits