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Maryland Community Development Grants

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Purple Line Small Business Grants
$50,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses located near the Purple Line construction in Maryland, helping them cover essential expenses impacted by ongoing infrastructure work.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2026 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program
$1,000,000
Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, to support capital projects that improve community resources, provide essential services, and promote cultural and historical enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
S.H.E. Pitch Competition for Women-owned Businesses in Maryland
Contact for amount
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This competition provides cash prizes, publicity, and networking opportunities for women-owned businesses in Frederick County, Maryland, at both the idea and growth stages.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 4: Environmental Education
$100,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

Education
Nonprofits
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Infrastructure Project
$6,000,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program
$40,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland food banks, nonprofits, and charitable organizations to purchase and distribute local food and seafood, aiming to improve access to nutritious food for food-insecure communities while supporting local farmers and producers.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Heritage Fund
$10,000
Preservation Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Maryland for projects that preserve historical and cultural resources through education, planning, and rehabilitation efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for projects that promote green stormwater infrastructure and enhance urban green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Agricultural Innovation Grant
Contact for amount
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
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
Nonprofits
Black Philanthropy Circle Grant
$25,000
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This initiative provides $25,000 grants to nonprofit organizations that are Black-led or serve predominantly Black communities in the Baltimore area, focusing on enhancing the quality of life through various charitable activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program – Large Grants
$100,000
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, mission-driven groups, and government agencies working on impactful community improvement projects in South Baltimore, focusing on sustainability, health, and revitalization.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Arts Development Project Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and arts organizations in Howard County to support a variety of arts projects that enhance community engagement and access to the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
MartinConnects Fund
$8,000
MartinFed
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

Community Development
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