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Maryland Community Development Grants

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NourishMD Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to food retailers in Maryland to improve access to healthy, fresh food in communities facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
Contact for amount
Washington County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides federal funding to support economic development and infrastructure projects in Appalachian communities, targeting local governments and organizations that enhance workforce skills, critical infrastructure, and community capacity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) Program
$220,000
AstraZeneca Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in select U.S. states to improve healthcare access for underserved communities facing health disparities.

Health
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
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Comprehensive Opioid Use Site-based Program (COAP)
$150,000
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 state and local health departments and agencies in Maryland to expand existing programs that address opioid use and improve access to treatment and recovery services, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
County governments
Sustainable Communities Grant Program
$25,000
Delaware Nature Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, recreational authorities, and nonprofit organizations in Delaware and Maryland for projects that promote environmental stewardship and enhance community resilience against climate-related challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Build the Future Grant Pilot Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

This program provides up to $2 million in matching funds for Maryland-based private companies, nonprofits, local governments, and colleges to support innovative infrastructure projects in key technology sectors that drive economic growth and technological advancement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant - Climate Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that work on climate justice initiatives, focusing on supporting communities of color and low-income populations in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Pilot Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for faculty members at select Maryland universities to collaborate with community organizations on innovative research projects that address public health challenges and aim for measurable outcomes within a year.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This state-funded program provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Maryland for projects that enhance bicycle infrastructure and connectivity, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
County governments
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants (2025)
$20,000
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides $20,000 grants to small for-profit businesses in Maryland to help them recover and grow, with a focus on financial need, clear plans for fund use, and community engagement.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
HAF WholeHome Critical Home Repairs Grant
$15,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland homeowners facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling them to make critical home repairs and maintain safe living conditions.

Housing
Individuals
Baltimore Life Companies
$500
The Baltimore Life Insurance Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select states to support community-focused initiatives that enhance family support, public safety, and neighborhood improvement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mini Grant Program
$2,500
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County that create innovative arts projects aimed at engaging underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds
$3,500
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area for immediate needs that help them effectively serve the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Charles County Charitable Trust Grant Program
$65,000
Charles County Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Charles County, Maryland, to support projects that improve the quality of life for underserved residents, including those facing poverty and disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSNM)
$243,167
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 Maryland-based local governments, law enforcement agencies, and State’s Attorney’s Offices to develop and implement strategies aimed at reducing violent crime and enhancing community safety through collaborative partnerships.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments