Maryland Workforce Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

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

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

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

This program provides $10,000 grants to new small businesses in Laurel, Maryland, to support their growth and job creation within the local economy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Laurel that hire formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reintegrate into the workforce while promoting local economic growth.

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland to support projects that address economic, agricultural, and community development challenges in rural areas.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maryland that aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved rural populations through various health initiatives and programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community colleges, and regional partners working to improve economic development, infrastructure, and quality of life in rural Maryland communities.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to create lasting positive change in Baltimore City across various areas such as health, education, and community development.

This program provides financial support for specialized training in law enforcement and investigative techniques to eligible Maryland law enforcement agencies and offices.

This grant provides financial support to rural organizations and community colleges in Maryland to improve quality of life through projects focused on health, infrastructure, and economic development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia that focus on basic human services, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization for low-income and underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

The Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, aims to increase knowledge of the value of oysters, advance technologies for increasing oyster populations or aquaculture production, and improve oyster population monitoring techniques. This program supports projects in Maryland and Virginia and welcomes requests from members of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, including community organizations and both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The grant awards up to $10,000, with applications due by September 19, 2024. Match is encouraged but not required.

The Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) is accepting applications for the Digital Equity Fund (DEF), a grant program designed to foster community-led digital equity outreach, digital inclusion planning, and implementation within Baltimore City. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to bridge the significant digital divide experienced by many Baltimore residents, where over 25% lack a digital device and more than 40% lack internet access. The program's strategic priority is to address these gaps through targeted interventions, aiming for a theory of change that by investing in digital education, inclusion programming, and IT skills, vulnerable populations will gain the essential tools to fully participate in the modern digital world. The DEF focuses on providing digital education training, digital inclusion programming, and initiatives specifically in low digital inclusion communities throughout Baltimore. The target beneficiaries include a wide range of vulnerable residents: those in low digital equity communities, people with disabilities, older adults, immigrants and non-English speakers, racial or ethnic minority groups, returning citizens, LGBTQIA+ youth, people experiencing homelessness, and families with children under five. The impact goal is to empower these communities by enhancing digital literacy and skills, thereby reducing the disparities caused by decades of disinvestment and the digital divide. The program is structured around three distinct grant categories, each with a maximum award of $200,000, and a grant period from September 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. Tier 1, "Digital Literacy Education Training," supports initiatives for older adults and the wider community through tech hubs at recreation centers, focusing on basic computer skills, internet usage, and digital skills for job seekers. Tier 2, "Advanced Digital Education and IT Fundamentals Programming," aims to provide IT fundamental skills training and certification, such as Cisco IT Essentials or CompTIA certifications, to residents aspiring to IT careers. Tier 3, "Digital Creatives and Virtual Makerspaces Programming," encourages education in coding, digital media creation, robotics, video editing, and 3D printing at local recreation centers. Expected outcomes for the DEF include increased digital literacy and skills across the target populations, enhanced access to digital devices and internet for underserved households, and improved employment opportunities for residents through IT certification. Measurable results will likely involve tracking the number of individuals receiving training, certifications earned, and participation in digital creative programs. The ultimate goal is to see a significant reduction in the digital divide in Baltimore City, enabling more residents to engage effectively in the digital world and addressing the systemic inequities faced by the most vulnerable.