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Career Pathways for Healthcare Workers Program
$50,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This program provides financial support to Maryland healthcare employers for training their workers, enhancing career advancement opportunities in high-demand healthcare roles.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
City of Laurel Thrive Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This program provides $10,000 grants to new small businesses in Laurel, Maryland, to support their growth and job creation within the local economy.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
GROW Program
$10,000
City of Frederick Department of Economic Development (DED)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This program provides financial support for essential improvements to commercial buildings in The City of Frederick, targeting small businesses, including those owned by minorities and women, as well as businesses involved in neighborhood revitalization or recovery from disasters.

Community Development
Small businesses
ExportMD Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Maryland to help them expand into international markets through various marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
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
City of Laurel Returning Citizens Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Laurel that hire formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reintegrate into the workforce while promoting local economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Agricultural Innovation Grant
Contact for amount
Frederick County Government (Frederick County)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity supports local agricultural producers in Frederick County to expand or diversify their operations, enhancing the economic viability of the agriculture industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Value-Added Producer Matching Grant
$25,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland agricultural producers to help them secure federal funding for developing and marketing value-added agricultural products.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Facade Improvement Program
Contact for amount
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and businesses in downtown Baltimore for improving the exterior of their buildings, enhancing the area's visual appeal and structural integrity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Hagerstown CDBG Microenterprise Grant Program
$5,000
City of Hagerstown
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses with five or fewer employees in Hagerstown, aimed at promoting job creation and economic growth for low- to moderate-income residents.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Direct Care Workforce Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland to develop innovative projects that recruit, retain, and support direct care workers who provide essential care to vulnerable populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Spay and Neuter Grants Program
$75,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments and nonprofit organizations to increase spay and neuter services for pets in low-income communities and to manage free-roaming community cats, ultimately reducing animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Energy
Individuals
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
Contact for amount
Washington County
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides federal funding to support economic development and infrastructure projects in Appalachian communities, targeting local governments and organizations that enhance workforce skills, critical infrastructure, and community capacity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operation Storefront Grant Program
Contact for amount
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides financial support to small retail businesses in downtown Baltimore for professional consulting services and interior renovations to enhance their storefronts and attract more customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$140,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in Maryland to enhance the production, marketing, and accessibility of specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs, benefiting the state's agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits