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Maryland Community Development Grants

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Inclusive History Grant Program
$4,000
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding initiative supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Maryland that are dedicated to researching and sharing the diverse and inclusive histories of the state, particularly those narratives that highlight the experiences of under-represented communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
2027 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland's cities and towns for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, particularly benefiting children and underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
African American Heritage Preservation Program 2026
$250,000
Maryland Historical Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
2025 Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$6,000
Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community life in Catonsville, Maryland, through projects in health, education, youth services, recreation, and community development.

Community Development
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
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
Rolling Grants
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, civic groups, and government agencies in Frederick County, Maryland, for projects that enhance community well-being and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants (2025)
$20,000
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides $20,000 grants to small for-profit businesses in Maryland to help them recover and grow, with a focus on financial need, clear plans for fund use, and community engagement.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
$25,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public agencies in Maryland's Eastern Shore to acquire, restore, and preserve historically significant landmarks and memorials.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Outreach and Education Grant 2026
$75,000
Black Physicians & Healthcare Network (BPHN)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, to improve health literacy and promote health equity among Black residents through community-driven outreach and education initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
United Way of Kent County Grant 2025-2026
Contact for amount
United Way of Kent County
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential health, education, and financial stability services to residents of Kent County, Maryland.

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
2026 Baltimore City Arts & Cultural Grant Program
Contact for amount
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and cultural programming that serve the residents of Howard County, Maryland, promoting diversity and accessibility in their offerings.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland to plant native trees in urban areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on enhancing tree canopies and addressing environmental justice issues.

Environment
City or township governments
BMORE Beautiful Say YES! 2025 Youth Engagement Grant
$400
Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and neighborhood associations in Baltimore City to engage youth aged 14-18 in community beautification and service projects, fostering pride and connections within their neighborhoods.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
FY2026 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) – Rural
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic and community development projects in Maryland's rural areas, targeting entrepreneurship, agriculture, workforce, and cooperative initiatives, and is available to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions serving these communities.

Community Development
County governments