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Maryland grants for State governments

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Inclusive History Grant Program
$4,000
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding initiative supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Maryland that are dedicated to researching and sharing the diverse and inclusive histories of the state, particularly those narratives that highlight the experiences of under-represented communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Grant
$5,000
Prince Georgeโ€™s Arts & Humanities Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts education projects for students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Prince Georgeโ€™s County, Maryland, promoting cultural accessibility and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$5,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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
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
Art Bank Program 2026
$25,000
Washington D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides financial support to local visual artists and nonprofit art organizations in Washington, DC, to acquire and showcase their artwork in public government buildings, enriching the community's access to the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Competitive Grant Program
$6,000,000
Marylandโ€™s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

Environment
County governments
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
Maryland Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant
$400,000
Maryland Department of the Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state organizations, private companies, and nonprofits in Maryland with projects that improve water quality by reducing pollution in designated watersheds.

Environment
City or township governments
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to state governments to enhance their ability to detect and manage unmanned aircraft systems, particularly in areas hosting significant national events.

Safety
State governments
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
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
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
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 financial support for innovative preservation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, aimed at fostering collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to protect cultural and natural resources.

Community Development
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