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Maryland grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 52 grant opportunities

Citizen Academy Small Grant Program
$1,000
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private
Rolling

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.

Community Development
County governments
Maryland Outdoor Equity Mini-Grant Program
$7,500
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland that promote equitable access to outdoor recreation for underserved communities, addressing barriers like transportation and cost.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Outreach and Restoration Grant Program 2026
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Maryland-based public and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to engage communities and implement projects that protect and restore local natural resources, particularly in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.

Environment
Nonprofits
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports infrastructure improvement projects in rural Maryland by enabling local governments and nonprofits to collaborate on initiatives that enhance community development and preserve rural heritage.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Howard County Youth Poet Laureate Grant Program
$500
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program honors a young poet in Howard County, Maryland, providing them with a platform to promote youth voices and the literary arts while engaging with the community through public performances.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Competitive Grant Program
$6,000,000
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

Environment
County governments
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant Application
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides funding for community tree planting projects in areas affected by transportation developments, aimed at enhancing urban forestry and environmental quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles County Tree Planting Grant Program
$10,000
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
Nonprofits
The Restoration Research Award
$1,800,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding for research aimed at improving watershed restoration practices to enhance water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, targeting both non-profit and for-profit organizations that collaborate effectively.

Environment
Nonprofits
Urban Trees Grant Program
$1,000,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and community groups in Maryland to plant and maintain trees, improving urban environments and combating climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maryland Touring Grant 2025
$5,000
Maryland State Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maryland for showcasing local performing artists, enhancing community engagement in the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster Grant 2025
$5,000
Maryland State Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides opportunities for professional Maryland-based performing artists and groups to gain visibility and support for touring performances across the state.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Teaching Artist Roster Grant 2025
Contact for amount
Maryland State Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides Maryland-based teaching artists and organizations the opportunity to join a curated roster, enabling them to apply for funding to support arts education programs in schools and communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This program provides funding to Maryland-based businesses, nonprofits, and agricultural entities for energy efficiency projects and improvements that go beyond current standards.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
$300,000
Prince George’s County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2024

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides funding for community-based projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, that focus on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship, with a preference for proposals that create jobs.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Grant Programs
$100,000
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Nonprofits
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
Certified Local Farm and Fish Food Aggregation Grant
$100,000
Maryland Agricultural & Resource-Based IndU.S.try Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to support small farmers and public entities in Maryland to aggregate local food products for sale to wholesale and institutional markets, enhancing the local food system.

Agriculture
City or township governments
2025 Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program
$100,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments to engage in environmental outreach, education, and restoration projects aimed at improving water quality and ecological health in the Jones Falls watershed of Maryland.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits