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Maryland Community Development Grants

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Fulton Forward Foundationโ€™s Impact Grant
Contact for amount
Fulton Forward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select states that focus on economic empowerment through initiatives like affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Prince Georgeโ€™s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince Georgeโ€™s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of New Carrolltonโ€™s Home Improvement Assistance Program
$25,000
City of New Carrollton
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in New Carrollton for essential home repairs needed to ensure safety and livability, particularly for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing
Individuals
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
Abell Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Abell Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies working to improve health, education, and economic opportunities for residents of Baltimore City.

Community Development
Nonprofits
LINK Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The LINK Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region that focus on improving financial literacy, developing future leaders, and enhancing personal and professional development for individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
Contact for amount
Maryland Sports Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations and events that promote youth and amateur sports in Maryland, enhancing the state's competitiveness in the sports tourism industry and boosting its economy.

Youth
Nonprofits
City of Hagerstown CDBG Microenterprise Grant Program
$5,000
City of Hagerstown
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses with five or fewer employees in Hagerstown, aimed at promoting job creation and economic growth for low- to moderate-income residents.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pilot Research Grant
$20,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine (Center for Disability Justice)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on innovative projects that address disability and health equity, particularly for older adults and communities in Southwest Baltimore.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Anne Arundel County Forestry Board, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to community groups in Anne Arundel County for tree planting and invasive species removal projects that promote environmental stewardship and improve local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Partnership Grant Program
$175,000
Frederick County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local non-profit organizations in Frederick County to enhance human services in areas such as public health, homelessness, quality of life, and the arts, benefiting residents in need.

Health
Nonprofits
Homebuyer Assistance Program
$5,000
City of Laurel Economic and Community Development Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to first-time homebuyers and those who haven't owned a home in the last five years, helping them purchase a primary residence in Laurel.

Housing
Individuals
Commercial and Canopy Solar Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

Energy
Nonprofits
Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds for Non-profit Organizations
$3,500
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2023

This funding program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area for various operational needs, focusing on flexible support to address immediate community challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY24 General Letter of Inquiry
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations seeking financial support for projects that do not fit within existing grant programs, requiring a preliminary Letter of Inquiry for consideration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Land Trust Homeownership Grant
$2,000,000
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to Community Land Trusts in Baltimore to create and maintain affordable homeownership options for low-income households.

Housing
Nonprofits
HoCo Rise Child Care Provider Grant
Contact for amount
Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 14, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed childcare providers in Howard County to help them expand their services and improve facilities, with a focus on those serving children with disabilities and families with nontraditional work hours.

Youth
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Energy
Individuals
Biological Nutrient Removal Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of the Environment
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
County governments