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Maryland grants for Special district governments

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Land and Water Conservation Fund
$3,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Maryland for outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and the development or renovation of recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
$400,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland-based organizations and agencies that offer critical services to victims of crime, such as counseling, emergency housing, and legal assistance.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Law Enforcement Training Scholarship Program
$5,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

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

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
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
Direct Care Workforce Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Labor (Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland to develop innovative projects that recruit, retain, and support direct care workers who provide essential care to vulnerable populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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 grant provides financial support to rural organizations and community colleges in Maryland to improve quality of life through projects focused on health, infrastructure, and economic development.

Health
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Legal Services for Crime Victims Fund (LSCV)
$75,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government agencies in Maryland to offer legal representation and support to victims of crime, ensuring their rights are upheld in the legal system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
State Aid for Police Protection Fund (SAPP)
Contact for amount
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland counties and municipalities to help cover the costs of local police protection, ensuring equitable law enforcement services across the state.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency Grant (PACT)
$300,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations in Maryland to enhance police accountability, community engagement, and transparency initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Community Grant Program Fund (CGPF)
$50,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement and government agencies in Maryland for community-focused programs that enhance public safety and foster positive relationships between police and residents, particularly youth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP)
$300,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland-based organizations and agencies to implement effective strategies for preventing gun violence and supporting individuals affected by violence.

Health
Nonprofits
Frederick County Tourism Reinvestment in Promotion & Product (TRIPP) Program
$40,000
Tourism Council of Frederick County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Frederick County, Maryland, to promote tourism and develop attractions that draw visitors from outside the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

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
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region for innovative projects that promote historic preservation and environmental stewardship through planning and educational activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Children’s Justice Act Committee (CJAC)
$75,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and local agencies, non-profits, and Child Advocacy Centers in Maryland to improve the handling of child abuse and neglect cases, focusing on innovative solutions that minimize trauma for child victims.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Strategic Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and civic groups in Frederick County, Maryland, to implement high-impact projects addressing critical community needs such as affordable housing, mental health, and substance use disorder.

Community Development
Nonprofits