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Maryland Community Development Grants

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Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Grant Program (YCPD)
$50,000
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 local law enforcement agencies in Maryland to implement youth diversion and engagement programs aimed at preventing at-risk youth from entering the juvenile justice system.

Youth
County governments
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway Outcome 1
$35,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland for projects focused on environmental restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable community development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maryland’s Entertainment District Security Grant (EDSG) Program
$50,000
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 community organizations and local governments in Maryland to enhance public safety and security measures in busy entertainment districts.

Safety
Nonprofits
United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant
$25,000
United Way of Central Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Central Maryland that are addressing basic needs and enhancing their resilience in response to community challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Planning and Development Councils
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance agricultural education, economic development, and community planning initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Racial 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 working to combat racism, support immigrants and refugees, and promote equitable climate policies, particularly in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York, with a focus on communities of color and low-income populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Community Solar LMI-PPA Grant Program
$6,000,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to solar developers to help low-income Maryland households access affordable clean energy through community solar projects.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Service Grant Program
$769,195
City of Gaithersburg
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services such as medical care, mental health support, vocational training, and food access to residents of Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Health
Nonprofits
Once in a Generation Grant Program
$15,000
Maryland Department of Planning (MDP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

Community Development
County governments
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maryland that deliver health and human services to elderly, disadvantaged, or disabled individuals, enhancing their quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Title II Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant (JJAC)
$200,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to Maryland public and nonprofit organizations to implement community-based programs that reduce youth confinement and promote fair justice practices within the juvenile justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Green Homes and Businesses Grant
$30,000
City of Takoma Park
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses opening or expanding in Takoma Park, helping cover costs for improvements, fit-outs, or lease subsidies.

Energy
Individuals
Maryland Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,600,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to agricultural producers, seafood processors, and nonprofit organizations in Maryland to improve food storage and distribution systems in rural areas, enhancing access to healthy, locally sourced food.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Maryland Heritage Areas Program Grants
$100,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance Maryland's heritage and promote tourism within its certified heritage areas, supporting both nonprofit organizations and government entities in preserving local culture and boosting economic development.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Harford County Partnership Grant
Contact for amount
Harford County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Harford County that collaborate on tourism-related events and initiatives to boost overnight hotel stays and drive economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Maryland Victims of Crime Fund (MVOC)
$75,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based organizations that assist crime victims through services like legal aid, counseling, and crisis intervention, with a focus on underserved populations and emerging victimization trends.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Many Hands Grant Program
$100,000
Many Hands
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to established nonprofits in the Washington, DC area that empower women, children, and families facing socioeconomic challenges through initiatives in economic empowerment, education, health, and housing.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments