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Maryland Private Grants

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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
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
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
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
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
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports infrastructure improvement projects in rural Maryland by enabling local governments and nonprofits to collaborate on initiatives that enhance community development and preserve rural heritage.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Sharing Prince George’s Fund
$25,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits serving low-income residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland, focusing on essential needs, economic mobility, and wealth-building strategies.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grant
$10,000
United Way of Central Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
BMORE Beautiful Say YES! Youth Engagement Grant
$400
Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and neighborhood associations in Baltimore City to engage youth aged 14-18 in community beautification and service projects, fostering pride and connections within their neighborhoods.

Youth
Nonprofits
FY Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program
$100,000
Maryland Historical Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, businesses, and individuals for the acquisition, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties in Maryland that are listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Community Development
County governments
Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area that support the African American community through programs in mental health, cancer prevention, the arts, and K–12 education.

Health
Nonprofits
Feed the Need
$3,000
Future Harvest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
RAFI’s Farm Infrastructure Grant Program
$10,000
RAFI-USA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to historically underserved farmers in the southeastern U.S. for essential infrastructure improvements and support for new farming operations.

Agriculture
Individuals