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Maryland Community Development Grants

Explore 221 grant opportunities

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
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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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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
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
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 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
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
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

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
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
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits