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Maryland Community Development Grants

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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
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
Abell Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Abell Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies working to improve health, education, and economic opportunities for residents of Baltimore City.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Philip L. Graham Fund
Contact for amount
Philip L. Graham Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Washington, D.C., specific Maryland counties, and Northern Virginia, focusing on projects that align with the Fund's priorities while excluding certain types of organizations and funding requests.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
Contact for amount
Maryland Sports Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations and events that promote youth and amateur sports in Maryland, enhancing the state's competitiveness in the sports tourism industry and boosting its economy.

Youth
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
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
$560,000
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Anne Arundel County Forestry Board, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to community groups in Anne Arundel County for tree planting and invasive species removal projects that promote environmental stewardship and improve local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund
$1,000,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland local governments and their development partners for creating equitable and sustainable communities around transit stations through planning, infrastructure improvements, and funding support.

Transportation
City or township governments
2026 Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program
$100,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, for projects that improve water quality and engage the community in environmental stewardship, particularly in the Anacostia River Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Homebuyer Assistance Program
$5,000
City of Laurel Economic and Community Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to first-time homebuyers and those who haven't owned a home in the last five years, helping them purchase a primary residence in Laurel.

Housing
Individuals
Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds for Non-profit Organizations
$3,500
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2023

This funding program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area for various operational needs, focusing on flexible support to address immediate community challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Laurel Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to retail and food-based businesses relocating to vacant storefronts in Laurel's Main Street area, helping to cover costs associated with their move and promote a vibrant downtown.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY24 General Letter of Inquiry
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations seeking financial support for projects that do not fit within existing grant programs, requiring a preliminary Letter of Inquiry for consideration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Land Trust Homeownership Grant
$2,000,000
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to Community Land Trusts in Baltimore to create and maintain affordable homeownership options for low-income households.

Housing
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Immigrant 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 that support immigrant rights, legal services, and holistic support for refugees and asylum seekers, particularly in Baltimore, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

Community Development
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
Biological Nutrient Removal Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of the Environment
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
County governments