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Maryland Private Grants

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Fund for Anne Arundel
$50,000
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This competitive grant program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to address urgent needs affecting children and families, focusing on health, homelessness prevention, and educational programming.

Health
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Racial Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat racism, support immigrants and refugees, and promote equitable climate policies, particularly in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York, with a focus on communities of color and low-income populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Trust Foundationโ€™s Nonprofit Grant
$10,000
Community Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
BCYF Grassroots Fund
$50,000
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

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.

Education
City or township governments
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award Maryland
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Maryland landowners engaged in farming, ranching, or forestry who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
Individuals
Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maryland that deliver health and human services to elderly, disadvantaged, or disabled individuals, enhancing their quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Grant
$25,000
Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that focus on improving the lives of women and families through initiatives in health, education, housing, food security, and violence prevention.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
$25,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public agencies in Maryland's Eastern Shore to acquire, restore, and preserve historically significant landmarks and memorials.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Inclusive History Grant Program
$4,000
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

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.

Humanities
Nonprofits
S.H.E. Pitch Competition for Women-owned Businesses in Maryland
Contact for amount
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This competition provides cash prizes, publicity, and networking opportunities for women-owned businesses in Frederick County, Maryland, at both the idea and growth stages.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Heritage Fund
$10,000
Preservation Maryland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Maryland for projects that preserve historical and cultural resources through education, planning, and rehabilitation efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for projects that promote green stormwater infrastructure and enhance urban green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$50,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Environment
Nonprofits
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Food Insecurity & Nutrition
$20,000
The Horizon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Performing Arts Touring Projects in Mid-Atlantic Region
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative performing arts projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling multiple presenters to engage audiences through high-quality performances and community-focused activities.

Arts
Nonprofits