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Maryland Community Development Grants

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The Philip L. Graham Fund
Contact for amount
Philip L. Graham Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Washington, D.C., specific Maryland counties, and Northern Virginia, focusing on projects that align with the Fund's priorities while excluding certain types of organizations and funding requests.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grant
$10,000
United Way of Central Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small, community-focused organizations with limited budgets to implement projects that foster local connections, empower leaders, and enhance neighborhood spaces.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
BMORE Beautiful Say YES! Youth Engagement Grant
$400
Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and neighborhood associations in Baltimore City to engage youth aged 14-18 in community beautification and service projects, fostering pride and connections within their neighborhoods.

Youth
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
FY Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program
$100,000
Maryland Historical Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, businesses, and individuals for the acquisition, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties in Maryland that are listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Community Development
County governments
Spring Unity Gardens Grants
$3,000
Unity Gardens, supported by Anne Arundel County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-led gardening projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that focus on environmental sustainability through the use of native plants for stormwater management, pollution reduction, and habitat restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY26 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 funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative health care projects in rural Maryland to improve access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services, while also focusing on recruiting health care professionals and managing chronic diseases.

Health
Nonprofits
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
$560,000
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund
$1,000,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland local governments and their development partners for creating equitable and sustainable communities around transit stations through planning, infrastructure improvements, and funding support.

Transportation
City or township governments
Agricultural Innovation & Equipment Grant
$25,000
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local farmers and agricultural businesses in Washington County, Maryland, to modernize operations and implement innovative practices for sustainable growth.

Agriculture
Individuals
City of College Park Community Services Grant
Contact for amount
City of College Park, Maryland
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in College Park, Maryland, to provide essential community services and programs that benefit residents.

Community Development
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
City of Bowie Arts Grants
Contact for amount
City of Bowie Arts Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for individuals and organizations to create arts-related projects that engage and enrich the community of Bowie, Maryland.

Arts
Individuals
Washington County Gaming Commission Grant
$100,000
Washington County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington County, Maryland, for projects that enhance community services in areas such as health, emergency services, education, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area that support the African American community through programs in mental health, cancer prevention, the arts, and Kโ€“12 education.

Health
Nonprofits
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
IDEA Grants
$5,000
Ausherman Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides financial and capacity-building support to Black-led nonprofits in Frederick County, Maryland, to enhance their community impact and promote equity.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Feed the Need
$3,000
Future Harvest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals