Grants for Education in Maryland
Last updated November 5, 2026
There are 65 active grants for education tagged to Maryland. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Environmental Education State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies The Environmental Education program develops curricula materials and conducts educational programs for teachers and students that stress informed decision-making relative to the use of Maryland's environment and the Chesapeake Bay. | |
| Bowie State University Assist Grant Bowie State University · State Not published · Varies Provide grant to upper classmen with a 2.5 cum GPA to assist with outstanding need. | |
| Academic Common Market Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies The Academic Common Market (ACM) affords students an opportunity to enroll at reduced tuition rates in certain out-of-state bachelor's and graduate programs that are not offered at a public in-state college or university in Maryland. | |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore Title IV E Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies To provide guaranteed, qualified, well-trained Social Workers (BS and Graduate level) to Maryland State Social Service Agencies. | |
| UMES University Grants University of Maryland Eastern Shore · State Not published · Varies To provide grant assistance to students with demonstrated financial need to assist them with their educational expenses after high school. Awards are subject to the availability of funds. | |
| VSA - Arts Maryland State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To provide programs for students to experience the arts; understand the historical, cultural and social context of the arts; develop skills for creative expression and performance in the fine arts; to apply criteria to aesthetic decision… | |
| Student Housing Maryland Economic Development Corporation · State Not published · Varies MEDCO has the statutory powers to provide assistance to Maryland's public higher education entities by bond financing, owning ,and operating student housing projects which enables Maryland's public higher education entities to attract and… | |
| 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies This program is designed to assist and encourage transfer students from Maryland community colleges to attend a 4-year institution within the State. | |
| Bowie State University Institutional Scholarship Bowie State University · State Not published · Varies Provide Scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students based on application and essay from Bowie State donors. | |
| Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide funds to Maryland Department of Juvenile Service and Maryland State Department of Education-Adult Correctional Education to develop and implement programs for students through age 21 in juvenile services and adult correctional… | |
| Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education University of Maryland, College Park · State Not published · Varies The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of UM undergraduate students. | |
| Salisbury University First Year and Transfer Merit Scholarships Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies First-year Academic Merit Scholarships First-year students are considered for a range of general merit scholarships that do not require a separate application. | |
| Bowie State University Diversity Grant Bowie State University · State Not published · Varies Provide financial assistance to students who are first generation college bound and/or demonstrate need. | |
| Honors Scholarships University of Maryland Eastern Shore · State Not published · Varies To provide assistance to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability with their educational expenses after high school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in high school and a minimum 1100 SAT score. | |
| Aquatic Resources Education Grants Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program provides funding assistance to public and private schools (pre K-12) and environmental education centers (part of the public school system) with funding to implement aquatic-based projects in the schools/classrooms or on school… | |
| Bowie State University Merit Scholarship Bowie State University · State Not published · Varies Provides scholarships for both Undergraduate and graduates students based on GPA. | |
| Bowie State University Success Scholarship Bowie State University · State Not published · Varies Provide financial assistance to students who are first generation college bound and/or demonstrate need. | |
| Delegate Scholarship Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies To provide financial assistance for postsecondary or graduate educational expenses for Maryland residents enrolled in a Maryland institution. | |
| University of Baltimore - UB Grant University of Baltimore · State Not published · Varies UB offers an institutional grant to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The award ranges from $1,000 to in-state full-time undergraduate tuition per year, dependent on enrollment status and residency. | |
| Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Children - Title I, Par C, Education of Migratory Children State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Funds support regional grants to LEAs to provide summer school programs and supplemental support during the regular school year for eligible children of migratory and seasonal farm workers and fishers that meet the regulatory definition. | |
| Bowie State University AAT Scholarship Bowie State University · State Not published · Varies Provide scholarships for Undergraduate students transferring to Bowie State University which have graduated from a Community College with an Associate of Arts of Teaching | |
| Charles County Charitable Trust Nonprofit Grant Award Program Charles County Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $3,000 - $65,000 The Charles County Charitable Trust administers the Nonprofit Grant Award Program (funded by the Charles County, MD government since 2016), distributing roughly $784,000-$860,000 per fiscal year in competitive grants to 501(c)(3)… | |
| Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) University of Maryland Eastern Shore · State Not published · Varies To provide awards to undergraduates with exceptional financial need in order to assist them with their educational expenses after high school. Priority is given to students who are Federal PELL Grant recipients. | |
| Part-Time Grant Program Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies Provide financial assistance to part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate and dually enrolled high school students by providing funds to be administered by the colleges in Maryland. |
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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.
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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