Maryland Science and Technology Grants

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

This grant provides financial support to Maryland museums, libraries, and historical organizations to enhance their capacity through projects like digitization, marketing, and strategic planning, fostering long-term sustainability and community engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small, community-focused organizations with limited budgets to implement projects that foster local connections, empower leaders, and enhance neighborhood spaces.

This program provides financial assistance to qualified homeowners in Mount Rainier, Maryland, for essential home repairs and improvements to enhance safety and comfort.

This fund provides urgent financial assistance to local nonprofits in Anne Arundel County to help residents cover essential living expenses during times of crisis.

This grant provides funding to support small farmers and public entities in Maryland to aggregate local food products for sale to wholesale and institutional markets, enhancing the local food system.

This grant provides financial support to teaching artists in Montgomery County, MD, to create and implement arts education programs in collaboration with local schools, benefiting students from under-resourced communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County that create innovative arts projects aimed at engaging underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local businesses and non-profits for community-focused projects that promote public engagement, enhance public spaces, and foster economic growth in Hyattsville.

This funding opportunity is designed to support community organizations in Cecil County, Maryland, in their efforts to improve health equity and address social needs related to substance use, mental health, childhood trauma, and access to health services.

This grant provides $10,000 to new businesses located in Laurel, Maryland, to help them grow, create jobs, and enhance their operations through various improvements and equipment purchases.

This grant provides financial assistance to businesses in Takoma Park for enhancing their storefronts, promoting a vibrant commercial environment.

This grant provides financial support to arts and humanities organizations, individual artists, and scholars in Montgomery County, MD, to engage the Wheaton community through diverse cultural projects and activities.

The Rotary Club of Annapolis is currently accepting applications for grants related to the 2024 Crab Feast. Donor Name: Rotary Club of Annapolis State: Maryland City: Annapolis Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant money must help the Annapolis community in some demonstrable way, go toward funding specific projects and not operating expenses, result in the improvement of quality of life for the Annapolis community, and touch as many people as possible. Funding Information Grant requests will be accepted in any amount up to $4000. Eligibility Requirements   The Rotary Crab Feast is held to benefit Annapolis-area charitable organizations. Therefore, only applicants located in zip codes 21401, 21402, 21403, 21405, 21409, 21012, 21032, 21035 and 21037 will be considered for grants. Applications from organizations not located in these zip codes will not be considered. All fields on grant application must be completed for consideration. Please limit each of your responses to each question to less than 100 words, please do not attach or paste long documents to this form other than your 501 (C) 3 letter of determination. While they appreciate additional information about your organization and the project you wish to fund, decisions on grant awards will be based on the information on the grant application form. Applicants must be tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organizations (or equivalent) and must attach their IRS determination letter to their application. Applications that are not accompanied by an IRS determination letter will not be considered. For more information, visit Rotary Club of Annapolis. Related Posts:2025 Ash Grove Affiliate Grantmaking Program (Missouri)100WomenStrong Competitive Grant Program - VirginiaSubmit Applications for Quality of Life GrantsGrants to Non-profit Organizations in Baltimore (Maryland)Grants to enrich the Quality of Life of Individuals…Crookston Area Community Fund Grant - MinnesotaNorthland Community Foundation Grants - MissouriGrant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial…Muskingum County Community Foundation Grant Program in OhioTuscola County Community Foundation Grant Program (Michigan)Organizational Development Grant Program - MassachusettsCommunity Foundation of Jackson County Grants in IowaJones County Community Foundation Grants (Iowa)Grants to improve the Quality of Life in South CarolinaTown of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program…Ozark County Community Foundation Grant Program 2025…2025 Nixa Community Foundation Grant Program - MissouriWashington County Riverboat Foundation Grant Program in IowaGrants to Improve Quality of Life of Hancock County…Minnesota: Gary Area Community Fund & Joseph Urdahl…Field of Interest Grant Program – Michigan

The City of Rockville in Maryland is offering a Community Development Block Grant Program for 2026, providing $10,000 to $100,000 for housing and community development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income households, with eligible activities including home repair, land acquisition, housing development, public facility improvements, and historic preservation, open to non-profit organizations and government entities.

The Maryland Department of Commerce is offering the Build the Future Grant Pilot Program, providing up to $2 million per fiscal year for innovation infrastructure projects in various technology sectors, with grantees required to provide matching funds and use the grant for costs related to project development, such as construction, installation, and equipment.

The South Baltimore Gateway Partnership is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program. Donor Name: South Baltimore Gateway Partnership State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In order to successfully implement this ambitious agenda, they created the own Strategic Plan to narrow the focus to three crucial priorities of the South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan: Environmental Sustainability Making neighborhoods greener, cleaner, and healthier by improving and upgrading parks and other green space, increasing tree canopies, and assuring clean air and water. Health and Wellness Ensuring that all people in the area have equitable opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles by expanding access to healthy foods, wellness programs and space for recreation and physical activity. Community Development and Revitalization Improving the quality of neighborhoods by increasing the marketability of properties, stabilizing and improving housing and promoting redevelopment and investment Types of Grants  The Partnership administers four levels of community grants: Spark Community Grants – up to $2,000. Small Community Grants – up to $5,000. Medium Community Grants – below $50,000. Large Community Grants – up $100,000. Geographical Areas  The project must serve or otherwise benefit the residents, businesses, institutions or organizations of the South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District in these neighborhoods: Barre Circle Carroll-Camden Industrial Area Cherry Hill Federal Hill Federal Hill South Lakeland Mount Winans Otterbein Pigtown / Washington Village Ridgely’s Delight Riverside Saint Paul Sharp-Leadenhall South Baltimore Neighborhood Spring Garden Industrial Area Stadium Area Westport Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, an applicant must be one of the following: A non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; A mission-based organization without 501(c)(3) tax exempt status but with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor; A faith-based organization proposing a non-religious project; or, A school or government agency. Individuals and for-profit businesses may not apply and you can’t use funds for your own personal benefit. Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible for community grants. Applicants proposing projects that they or family members will benefit from tangibly or financially are not eligible. For example, projects such as home renovations and improvements are excluded.  For more information, visit South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.

The Business Development Grant Program is to promote economic development aimed at creating new job opportunities, filling vacant store fronts, and encouraging diversification, additional private sector investment and in-fill business development. Donor Name: Town of Perryville State: Maryland County: Cecil County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program will provide existing and new small businesses with funds necessary to meet operational needs and remain financially viable. Eligible Use of funds Building improvements, purchase of machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, the purchase or leasing of property, advertising campaigns, and other costs associated with opening or expanding a business. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be a new/existing business owner within the corporate limits of the Town of Perryville. If applicant is not the property owner (i.e. tenant), written permission must be given by property owner for building improvement application requests. Applicant and property must not have any current zoning or other Code violations and be in good standing (current on all monies owed, such as, but not limited to, taxes, water & sewer bills, trader’s license) with the Town of Perryville, Cecil County and the State of Maryland. Business must be located in the following zoning districts: Neighborhood Business (NB), Town Center (TC), Highway Commercial (C2), Residential Marine (RM), Commercial Maritime (CM-1 & 2). Eligibility within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residential districts shall be limited to existing businesses only. Applicants must be one of the following for profit entities: sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, cooperative or LLC. For more information, visit Town of Perryville.

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maryland to adopt advanced technologies and improve their business practices, helping them become more competitive and grow.

The City of Frederick is excited to announce the launch of a new grant opportunity through the Department of Economic Development. Donor Name: City of Frederick State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant, called “ACCESS GRANTED,” is specifically designed to support and empower small minority, and women-owned businesses. This initiative is available to both start-up and established businesses in need of access to capital for a defined project that will help scale their business. By providing this financial assistance, The City of Frederick aims to foster a supportive and inclusive business environment that enables entrepreneurs to reach their full potential.  Preferences will be given to Small minority and/or woman owned business.  Physically located within The City of Frederick limits.  Funding Information The city has earmarked $400,000 to deploy as grants for this new program.  Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, businesses must meet the following criteria:  Be a registered for-profit business.  Be in good standing in the state of Maryland.  Have no more than 25 full-time equivalent employees For more information, visit City of Frederick.