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Maryland Workforce Development Grants

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Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund
$50,000
Calvert County Department of Community Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, community groups, and government entities in Calvert County to implement programs that enhance quality of life and promote economic development in historically impacted communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Health
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health care projects in rural Maryland to improve access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services, while also focusing on recruiting health care professionals and managing chronic diseases.

Health
Nonprofits
FY Upper Shore Agriculture Grant Program
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to help them expand, diversify, and improve their operations while promoting sustainability and community collaboration.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Cecil County Upper Shore Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to support projects that expand operations, enhance marketing, or improve sustainability and community impact.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Accelerated Translational Incubator Pilot (ATIP) Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by faculty at the University of Maryland and its partner institutions, aimed at developing impactful healthcare solutions and technologies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Forestry Catalyst Fund
$250,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for urban and community forestry projects in Maryland, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities to promote tree planting and environmental equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant
$500,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Agora Venture Competition
$10,000
Agora
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Greenspring Grant Program
$20,000
Greenspring Advisors
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania that focus on workforce development, financial literacy, or entrepreneurship.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
FY2026 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) โ€“ 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
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
$1,500,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural Maryland businesses and organizations focused on entrepreneurship, agriculture, workforce development, and community enhancement to improve living standards and preserve cultural heritage.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
AACE Micro-Grants Program
$15,000
Asian American Health Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Montgomery County, Maryland, to enhance their capacity and sustainability in delivering health and social services.

Health
Nonprofits
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
$300,000
Exelon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
GWCF Sharing Montgomery Fund
$10,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving low-income residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, focusing on essential needs like healthcare, housing, and economic mobility.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Build the Future Grant Pilot Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits