Maryland Transportation Grants

This grant provides funding to support small farmers and public entities in Maryland to aggregate local food products for sale to wholesale and institutional markets, enhancing the local food system.

The Mini Grants program, offered by the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, is designed to bolster arts programming delivered by nonprofits or community organizations. This initiative directly aligns with the foundation's mission to support the arts by addressing community needs and benefiting underserved audiences within Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The program acts as a critical resource for local organizations, fostering cultural engagement and artistic expression across the region. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are underserved audiences and communities within Anne Arundel County who will benefit from increased access to arts programming. The program aims to empower local nonprofits and community organizations to produce or present public arts programming that might otherwise be unfeasible due to funding constraints. The impact goal is to enrich the cultural landscape of Anne Arundel County by ensuring a diverse range of artistic activities are available and accessible to its residents, particularly those who are often overlooked. A key priority of the Mini Grants program is to encourage partnerships among organizations, with a 1:1 cash match requirement underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts and shared investment in arts initiatives. The program focuses on organizations incorporated as 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a significant physical presence in Anne Arundel County, ensuring that funding directly supports local entities dedicated to the arts. Eligibility criteria further emphasize a history of operation and a clear focus on arts activities within the county, ensuring that grant funds are allocated to established and committed organizations. The expected outcomes of the Mini Grants program include an increase in the quantity and quality of arts programming available to Anne Arundel County residents, particularly for underserved groups. Measurable results could include the number of unique arts programs supported, the size of the audiences reached, and the number of organizational partnerships fostered. The foundation's strategic priorities are clearly centered on local impact and community engagement through the arts. The underlying theory of change is that by providing targeted financial support and encouraging partnerships, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County can stimulate a more vibrant, inclusive, and accessible arts ecosystem that benefits the entire community.

The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR), in partnership with the Office of Grants Management (OGM), is seeking grant applications for its 2025 Community Food Assistance Program. This program aims to support and strengthen the local food system by providing direct funding and/or shopping credits to organizations that distribute shelf-stable, fresh food, and/or prepared meals to Montgomery County residents. The initiative aligns with a broader mission to ensure continuity of existing critical community food assistance services while also addressing service gaps within the county. The primary beneficiaries of this program are Montgomery County residents, particularly those in need of food assistance. The program's impact goals are multifaceted: to enhance program effectiveness, standardize data collection practices among food assistance providers, offer greater flexibility and transparency in funding, and ultimately boost the capacity of the provider network. By achieving these goals, the program intends to improve the resilience of the local food system, ensuring that more residents have access to nutritious food. The grant program emphasizes flexibility in programming, supporting a range of project models. Funding priorities include choice pantry models that offer culturally relevant, healthy shelf-stable and fresh food options (such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and eggs); pre-packed box/bag distributions that feature healthy, locally sourced produce; and the delivery and/or distribution of nutritious, medically and/or preference-tailored prepared meals to households with unique needs. This flexible approach is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the community and the varying capacities of food assistance providers. Expected outcomes include a more robust and responsive food assistance network in Montgomery County, capable of delivering consistent and high-quality services. The standardization of data collection will lead to better understanding of service gaps and program impact, allowing for more strategic resource allocation. Measurable results will likely include increased access to healthy and culturally appropriate food for residents, a stronger network of food assistance providers, and improved resilience of the local food system in the face of challenges. The overall strategic priority is to create a more equitable and sustainable food system that can effectively serve all residents.

This program provides funding for community tree planting projects in areas affected by transportation developments, aimed at enhancing urban forestry and environmental quality.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Frederick County to address critical community needs such as housing insecurity, public health, quality of life initiatives, and cultural enrichment through the arts.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations in rural Maryland through various health initiatives and programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to teaching artists in Montgomery County, MD, to create and implement arts education programs in collaboration with local schools, benefiting students from under-resourced communities.

This funding is exclusively available to Amtrak to enhance security measures for intercity passenger rail systems, protecting them from potential terrorist threats.

This program provides funding to support the development of bicycle networks, helping local governments and organizations improve access and connectivity for cyclists in their communities.

This program provides $2,500 to individual artists in Maryland to support their living and working expenses, helping them sustain their creative practices and contribute to the state's cultural landscape.

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