Maryland Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

The 2025 Sharing Prince George Grants, announced by The Greater Washington Community Foundation, aim to support high-impact nonprofits serving Prince George’s County’s most vulnerable residents. This initiative aligns with the Community Foundation’s broader 10-year strategic plan, which is centered on addressing urgent community needs, advancing economic justice, and ultimately closing the racial/ethnic wealth gap. The fund prides itself on supporting organizations that have effectively responded to community needs, working in partnership toward a shared vision for a more equitable, just, and thriving Prince George’s County, directly reflecting the foundation's mission. The target beneficiaries are the low-income and most vulnerable residents of Prince George’s County. The grant program seeks to achieve significant impact by enabling people to chart pathways out of poverty and empowering them with the financial and social capital needed to build wealth. The ultimate goal is to enhance the health and stability of the entire community by mitigating the effects of the racial/ethnic wealth gap, fostering economic justice, and ensuring basic needs are met. The grant-making priorities for this year are threefold. First, economic mobility resources are prioritized, including access to higher education, training, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Second, the program focuses on individual and community wealth-building opportunities to help residents weather crises and pursue their dreams. Third, basic needs for low-income neighbors are addressed, encompassing access to health and mental health resources, food security, affordable housing, childcare, education, and interventions that facilitate a transition from crisis to recovery. For the FY25 cycle, Sharing Prince George’s will award up to ten one-time grants, each up to $50,000. These grants provide flexible general operating support, allowing nonprofits to allocate resources where they are most needed to advance their missions within Prince George’s County. Regional organizations receiving grants will have their funds specifically earmarked for efforts within the county, ensuring the direct impact on the intended beneficiaries and contributing to the foundation's strategic objective of fostering a more equitable and stable community.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving low-income residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, focusing on essential needs like healthcare, housing, and economic mobility.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million over two years to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington region that are dedicated to improving maternal and infant health equity for low-income and marginalized communities by addressing systemic barriers such as healthcare access, economic instability, and food insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Worcester County, Maryland, for initiatives designed to prevent youth from starting to use cannabis products.

This funding program provides financial support to music organizations for capital projects that improve their facilities, technology, and equipment, excluding general operating expenses and non-music-related activities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to create impactful arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, inclusivity, and diversity.

This grant provides funding to community groups in Rockville for projects that improve neighborhood vitality, inclusivity, and livability through collaboration and community engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations that create or present programs for residents of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, promoting equity and accessibility in the arts.

This program provides funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in transportation construction, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

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.

This funding opportunity supports community-led organizations in Howard County that address food insecurity and promote nutrition, particularly for marginalized groups, while advocating for systemic changes and health equity.

This grant provides financial support to Black-led nonprofit organizations and those serving Black communities in the Baltimore area to enhance social, economic, and cultural well-being.

This grant provides unrestricted funding to small, BIPOC-led nonprofits in the Greater Washington region to promote financial security and equity for communities impacted by systemic injustices.

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits serving low-income residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland, focusing on essential needs, economic mobility, and wealth-building strategies.

This funding opportunity supports Maryland-based public and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to engage communities and implement projects that protect and restore local natural resources, particularly in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.

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.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maryland, including faith-based groups, to enhance security and resilience against hate crimes targeting vulnerable communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Maryland, particularly those in overburdened communities, to plan and assess the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.