Maryland Youth Grants

The Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation offers grants between $1,000 to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Baltimore area, focusing on mental health, cancer prevention and treatment, arts exposure for youth, and educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, excluding start-ups, capital projects, individuals, multi-year projects, higher education institutions, and organizations outside Baltimore.

The SFY 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant, funded by the State of Maryland through the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, aims to support the investigation and prosecution of internet crimes against children. The grant also assists in the operations of the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. These efforts are part of the Office's broader objective to reduce victimization of Maryland's children by protecting them from abuse or neglect, addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and mitigating the impact of childhood trauma. Additionally, the grant promotes coordinated criminal justice strategies at the State and local levels, enhancing collaboration among local law enforcement agencies and Child Advocacy Centers with the Maryland ICAC Task Force.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cambridge, Maryland, to develop and implement programs and services specifically for children and seniors in the community.

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.

The Charles County Forestry Grant Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with Charles County, aims to implement cost-effective reforestation and afforestation projects. The program seeks to increase tree canopy, create forest habitat, improve water quality, and provide ecosystem services such as potable water and air quality. Eligible projects should be in Charles County, Maryland, and must place reforested areas under an easement for protection in perpetuity. Applicants can request up to $20,000, with typical requests being less than $4,500 per acre. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.

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 program provides a one-year honorary title and support for a young poet in Howard County to promote poetry, community engagement, and the arts while serving as a public ambassador.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to specific Maryland organizations for investigating and processing untested sexual assault kits, enhancing victim support services, and improving forensic testing capabilities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to address critical social issues affecting children and families, focusing on health, education, and stability.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Annapolis that focus on community development, economic growth, and social well-being through operating and capital grants.

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.

This grant provides financial and technical support to local governments, academic institutions, and non-profits for projects that improve water quality, restore waterways, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Maryland.

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Maryland to enhance public safety and security measures in busy entertainment districts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties, Maryland, for projects that promote arts, education, health, and community development.

This grant provides $50,000 annually for five years to small organizations in Baltimore that are led by Black and Brown individuals and focus on supporting youth aged 24 and under, along with offering capacity-building assistance to enhance their impact.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This program provides funding to Maryland law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to implement innovative strategies for reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety.

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.

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.