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Maryland grants for Independent school districts

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FY25 Education Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The FY25 Education Grant Program supports a wide array of teacher-led classroom and school-wide initiatives. Education grants are distributed annually each fall with a special reception for awardees in November. Eligible applicants include Public, MSDE approved nonpublic, or Middle States Accredited schools serving pre-K through 12th grade on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, specifically in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. Successful applications typically show broad support from school leadership, creativity in addressing challenges, a robust evaluation plan, potential for replication, sustainability prospects, and a direct connection to student success and well-being. Note that capital expenditures, field trips, previously funded programs at the same school, and costs associated with fundraising, playground equipment, faculty compensation, or office equipment are generally not funded. Special consideration is given to necessary equipment purchases and field trips that are integral to a larger educational project. Grant renewed every year.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Trust Foundation’s Nonprofit Grant
$175,000
Community Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties, Maryland, for projects that promote arts, education, health, and community development.

Education
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Citizen Academy Small Grant Program
$1,000
Maryland Department of Planning (MD Two Fifty Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to Maryland public institutions to launch and implement citizen academies that promote civic education and community engagement.

Education
County governments
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 provides financial support to rural nonprofit organizations and local governments in Maryland for projects that enhance regional infrastructure and promote economic development, aiming to improve living standards in rural areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$50,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Environment
Nonprofits
Artists-in-Education Grant Program
$2,500
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides funding for K-12 schools in Howard County, Maryland, to host professional artists in residence, enhancing arts education and creative opportunities for students.

Arts
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
$300,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

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.

Environment
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
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
Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund
Contact for amount
Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This fund provides financial support to students and educational programs in the automotive collision industry across Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, helping to enhance learning environments and workforce readiness.

Education
Individuals
Environment Anne Arundel Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, focused on environmental protection and improvement efforts, particularly related to the Chesapeake Bay and local ecosystems.

Environment
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
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Unity Gardens Grant
$3,000
Unity Gardens
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-led gardening projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that focus on environmental sustainability through the use of native plants for stormwater management, pollution reduction, and habitat restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
EVSE Installations
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at public and multifamily housing properties in Maryland, targeting organizations that serve overburdened and underserved communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Electric School Bus Grant Program
$1,500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and private school bus vendors in Maryland to transition from diesel to electric school buses, prioritizing projects that benefit economically challenged communities and Title I schools.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Creativity Grants for General Operating Support
$4,000
Maryland State Arts Council Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small arts organizations in Maryland to help sustain their operations and enhance their community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that address community needs and improve the quality of life for underserved populations in areas served by TD Bank.

Community Development
Nonprofits