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Maryland Community Development Grants

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Affordable Electrification Outreach Program
$125,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maryland to educate low- to moderate-income households about the benefits of residential electrification and energy efficiency, helping to reduce energy costs and promote environmental sustainability.

Energy
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Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Racial Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat racism, support immigrants and refugees, and promote equitable climate policies, particularly in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York, with a focus on communities of color and low-income populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Community Service Grant Program
$769,195
City of Gaithersburg
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services such as medical care, mental health support, vocational training, and food access to residents of Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Health
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
The City of Frederick
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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
BCF 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
Citizen Academy Small Grant Program
$1,000
Maryland Department of Planning (MD Two Fifty Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2025

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
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
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
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
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
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation Grant
$150,000
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland that focus on improving mental health, aging services, and general health care for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program
$100,000
Montgomery County Government (Department of Environmental Protection)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality and promote community engagement in watershed restoration efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
Fulton Forward Foundation’s Impact Grant
Contact for amount
Fulton Forward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select states that focus on economic empowerment through initiatives like affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
France-Merrick Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
France-Merrick Foundation (FMF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, Maryland, for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of New Carrollton’s Home Improvement Assistance Program
$25,000
City of New Carrollton
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in New Carrollton for essential home repairs needed to ensure safety and livability, particularly for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing
Individuals
Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
$19,000,000
Blaustein Philanthropic Group, Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area that support youth development programs focused on career skills and life skills for high school students.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits