Maryland Grants

This grant provides funding to property owners, agricultural businesses, and non-profits for the rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties in the unincorporated areas of Frederick County, Maryland.

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit-private accredited Pre-K through grade 12 schools in Anne Arundel County to support arts integration into their educational programs through performances, assemblies, and artist residencies.

The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR), in partnership with the Office of Grants Management (OGM), is soliciting grant applications for the County’s 2025 Community Food Assistance Program. Donor Name: Montgomery County Office of Grants Management State: Maryland County: Montgomery County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: $3,500,000 in total is available for awards of direct funding and/or shopping credits to order food for distribution of shelf-stable, fresh food, and/or prepared meals to Montgomery County residents. The goal of these funds is to provide continuity of existing critical community food assistance services, while also closing service gaps, enhancing program impact, standardizing data collection, providing greater flexibility and transparency in funding processes, and strengthening the capacity of the provider network and resilience of the local food system. Funding Priorities  The range of programming allowed under this grant is intentionally very flexible. Examples of project models that will be considered for funding include, but are not limited to: Choice pantry model, offering participants a choice model with access to a variety of culturally relevant, healthy shelf-stable and fresh food items including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and eggs; Pre-packed box/bag distribution that includes healthy, locally sourced produce options; or Delivery and/or distribution of nutritious, medically and/or preference-tailored prepared meals to households with unique needs. Funding Information The minimum award that applicants may request is $5,000 and the maximum award is $300,000. Final award amounts may be lower than $5,000. The performance period for these grant awards is one year (anticipated to be on/about October 15, 2024 to October 15, 2025).  Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organizations must meet all of the following conditions: Be a non-profit food assistance provider that has provided regularly scheduled, uninterrupted food assistance services at least: once per month, at one consistent site, for a minimum of two years.  Organizations designated as Service Consolidation Hubs in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are not eligible to apply;  Provide a Letter of Support from organizational leadership or partner(s) confirming commitment to allow use of all key physical infrastructure assets and/or resources (storage space, packing or distribution location, vehicles, etc.) outlined in the proposal for the entire grant period; Be currently registered and in Good Standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT);  The organization’s principal place of business for delivering these services must be located in Montgomery County; if a national or regional organization, it must have a location in Montgomery County through which it provides related services; and  Be in compliance with all reporting obligations and performance requirements for other County grants and procurement contracts. For more information, visit MCOGM.

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.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality and promote community engagement in watershed restoration efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland.

This program provides financial support for specialized training in law enforcement and investigative techniques to eligible Maryland law enforcement agencies and offices.

Howard County’s Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) Grants promote youth activities and engagement in Howard County through free, accessible, and supportive programming developed by nonprofit and community organizations. Donor Name: Howard County Government State: Maryland County: Howard County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of these grants is to provide community organizations with the resources to develop programs for young people in Howard County that are offered outside of traditional school hours. Programs will focus on social-emotional learning, mental health and wellness, and activities for young people. Additionally, proposals will leverage partnerships with other community organizations in Howard County. These grants are intended to provide nonprofit community organizations with resources to establish programming and engagement opportunities for young people in Howard County. YEP! grants will provide community partners with the opportunity to enhance or develop programming during the times when young people need the engagement most.  Funding Information The minimum grant award is $5,000 and the maximum grant award is $50,000. Requirements In order to be considered for a YEP! grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: Applicants must demonstrate that the organization is a nonprofit organization, provide a copy of the organization’s charter and bylaws, and be in good standing with the State of Maryland. Applicants must provide direct services to the residents of Howard County, Maryland. Youth programming must occur at least monthly over the course of 12 months. Programming must engage youth in activities during times when they are not in school, including on weekends, after-school hours, and during the summertime. Programming must be either free or low-cost to youth participants. If low-cost, the proposal should demonstrate how programming minimizes cost barriers to access programs. Recipients may use YEP! funding to either create new programs or expand existing programs that are already offered. If grant funding is used to expand existing programming, the proposal should demonstrate how grant funding will contribute to increased youth engagement. Grant recipients must track performance data on programs and submit quarterly reports to the Office of the County Executive detailing program outcomes. Required performance measures will include but are not limited to: number of young people served, geographic impact of programs, and age of youth served. For more information, visit Howard County Government.

The Community Foundation’s Impact Grant program provides grants for any purpose, including a wide range of field of interest and special purpose funds, and support for individuals served by nonprofits or government agencies. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Frederick County State: Maryland County: Frederick County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Nonprofit organizations providing programs that impact health and human services, historic preservation, the arts, agriculture, civic causes, animal well-being, education, youth programs, and more should apply. Funding Information Minimum request: $500 Grant Period Grants must be used during the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria The Community Foundation administers grants to organizations providing direct benefits to Frederick County, Maryland. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a grant. The applicant must be: An already existing nonprofit, 501c3 organization in good standing with the IRS, A government/quasi-governmental agency applying for an extraordinary project that is not funded by tax revenue, A religious organization requesting funding for non-sectarian activities, or A civic group that is not a 501c3 organization requesting funding for a community cause. For more information, visit CFFC.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and community organizations in Howard County, Maryland, to create free or low-cost programs that promote youth engagement, emotional well-being, and positive development outside of traditional school hours.

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 City of Bowie offers funding, through the Community Outreach Committee (COC), for individuals and organizations that have plans to implement a program that will help meet the needs of City of Bowie residents. Donor Name: City of Bowie State: Maryland City: Bowie Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Community Outreach Committee grants are awarded in areas of physical and mental health, social and human services, youth, senior citizens, diversity, community-centered, and culture education programs. Individuals, groups, and organizations that provide services that assist underserved residents of the incorporated City of Bowie are also eligible to receive these grants. Funding Information This year, $30,000 is available to be awarded to successful applicants through a competitive selection process. Grants are awarded for up to $5,000. This is a reimbursable grant; funding is provided to grant recipients after funded items are purchased. Receipts must be furnished, invoices are not sufficient Eligibility Criteria  Individuals, groups, or organizations who will provide a program or project that will benefit residents of the City of Bowie may apply for the grant. Grant applicants do not need to be City residents, however, programs should be conducted within the incorporated City of Bowie, whenever possible, to increase the likeliness of including City residents. For more information, visit City of Bowie.

The City of Takoma Park’s Food Insecurity Reduction Grants provide financial support to specific programs, projects, and events that reduce or prevent food insecurity among residents of Takoma Park. Donor Name: City of Takoma Park State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Information The City’s FY25 budget allocates $155,000 in ARPA funding for Food Insecurity Reduction Grants. Grant awards will range from $10,000-$30,000 for the 15-month period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025.  Eligibility Criteria Funding is available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and 501(c)(6) business associations. The use of a fiscal agent is permitted for those organizations that have applied for but have not yet secured their 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS. Individuals and for-profit enterprises are not eligible for funding. For more information, visit City of Takoma Park.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Local Community Impact Grant. Donor Name: Town of Perryville State: Maryland County: Cecil County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Town of Perryville has established a flexible fund that is available for not-for-profit organizations to address unmet needs for the area in the Town of Perryville. Eligibility Criteria  Funds requested through this application are limited to not-for-profit entities that have a place of business within corporate limits or provide a public service to the citizens of the Town of Perryville for specific purposes as defined in the application. Not-for-profit entities must be a 501 (c) entity and must be in good standing with the Town of Perryville, Cecil County and the State of Maryland. All funding is contingent upon the availability of Impact Grant funding from the State of Maryland. For more information, visit Town of Perryville.

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 rural volunteer fire departments to improve their wildland fire suppression capabilities and enhance firefighter safety through the purchase of essential equipment.

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.

This funding opportunity supports community-driven tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve environmental quality and promote equity.

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized businesses in Maryland to help cover costs associated with international marketing efforts.