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Maryland Private Grants

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Food Equity and Emergency Distribution Grant Program (FEED)
$1,000,000
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 21, 2025

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and community organizations in Frederick County to improve food distribution and emergency meal programs for residents facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant
$25,000
United Way of Central Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Central Maryland that are addressing basic needs and enhancing their resilience in response to community challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
MD Two Fifty Fellows Paid Internship Grant Program
$7,500
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds
$3,500
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Baltimore area for various operational and programmatic needs, with a focus on community impact and inclusivity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mini Urban Trees Grant
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve environmental quality and promote equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles County Tree Planting Program
$20,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Charles County to improve the environment and community well-being, encouraging applications from diverse groups and promoting community involvement.

Environment
Individuals
Community Resilience Initiative Bridge Grants
$100,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington area facing operational challenges or planning strategic changes, ensuring they can continue serving vulnerable communities effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Baltimore County Bar Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Baltimore County Bar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Baltimore area that promote legal education, improve access to justice, and enhance community trust in the legal profession through outreach and service initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation Grant
$150,000
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland that focus on improving mental health, aging services, and general health care for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation Grant Program
$150,000
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland that support mental health, aging services, and healthcare initiatives, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Fulton Forward Foundationโ€™s Impact Grant
Contact for amount
Fulton Forward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select states that focus on economic empowerment through initiatives like affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
LINK Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The LINK Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region that focus on improving financial literacy, developing future leaders, and enhancing personal and professional development for individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pilot Research Grant
$20,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine (Center for Disability Justice)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on innovative projects that address disability and health equity, particularly for older adults and communities in Southwest Baltimore.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds for Non-profit Organizations
$3,500
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2023

This funding program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area for various operational needs, focusing on flexible support to address immediate community challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY24 General Letter of Inquiry
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations seeking financial support for projects that do not fit within existing grant programs, requiring a preliminary Letter of Inquiry for consideration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation General Fund Grants
$45,000
Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to enhance community well-being through initiatives in arts, education, healthcare, and human services.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits