Grants for Education in Maryland

Last updated June 30, 2026

There are 53 active grants for education tagged to Maryland, part of 15,357 active grants for education listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF)	Rural Maryland Council Grants	July 10, 2026	Varies
State	State Assessments and Other Related Activities	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Guaranteed Access Grant	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Pre-Kindergarten Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Rolling	Varies
State	Perkins Vocational/Applied Technology Act, Basic Grant (Title II, Part C)	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Federal Pell Grant	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Rolling	Varies
State	Federal Perkins Loan	University of Maryland, College Park	Rolling	Varies
State	Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant	University of Baltimore	Rolling	Varies
State	Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan	St. Mary's College of Maryland	Rolling	Varies
State	ADULT HIGH SCHOOL PILOT Notice of Intent to Apply deadline is Aug. 1	Maryland Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA)	University of Maryland, College Park	Rolling	Varies
State	Freshman Merit Scholarship	University of Baltimore	Rolling	Varies
State	Public School Construction Program	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	Food Distribution Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	US Dept of Education: TRIO Student Support Services	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
State	Web-Based Learning Project (MVLO)	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Honors Scholarships	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Rolling	Varies
State	Improving Teacher Quality State Grants	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	International Learning Communities	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Voluntary State Curriculum	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Safe Routes to School Program	Maryland Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for education in Maryland

Education grants fund schools, teachers, students, and learning programs at every level. The Department of Education distributes billions annually through formula and competitive grants, while foundations like Gates, Walton, and Dell support innovation in K-12 and higher education. State agencies add another layer of funding for local education initiatives.

Other grant categories in Maryland

Health Education Grants in Maryland 7 Environmental Education Grants in Maryland 7 Grants for Special Education in Maryland 5 STEM Education Grants in Maryland 3 Music Education Grants in Maryland 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal grants are available for schools?

Major federal education grants include Title I (for high-poverty schools), IDEA (special education), Title III (English learners), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school), and competitive grants like Magnet Schools Assistance and Education Innovation and Research (EIR). The Department of Education publishes a forecast of upcoming grant competitions annually.

Can individual teachers apply for grants?

Yes. Many foundations offer grants directly to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and professional development. Notable sources include DonorsChoose, the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and state-level teacher grant programs. Amounts typically range from $250 to $10,000.

Are there grants for education technology?

Absolutely. Federal programs like E-Rate subsidize internet connectivity and technology infrastructure. The EIR program funds ed-tech innovation. Foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation specifically support technology-enhanced learning.

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