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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Perkins Vocational/Applied Technology Act, Basic Grant (Title II, Part C)

State Department of Education · State

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Improve academic and occupational skill competencies needed to work in a technologically advanced society.

Education of Homeless Children and Youth

State Department of Education · State

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Education for Homeless Children and Youth program ensures all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children.

State-Aided Educational Institutions

State Department of Education · State

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To provide enrichment and special needs services to Maryland school students and teachers. Services must be experiences that cannot be provided in the regular classroom.

English Language Services & Basic Skills

Baltimore City Community College · State

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BCCC English Language Services meet the diverse needs of both Maryland residents and international students.

Ready for Kindergarten (R4K): Maryland's Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Assessment System

State Department of Education · State

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Program establishes the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) and the Early Learning Assessment (ELA), a formative assessment program for children, 36-72 months. Provides grants to LSS to administer the assessments.

Child Care Program Development

State Department of Education · State

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Improve the quality, availability, and affordability of early childhood development and before-and-after school services. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges

Guaranteed Access Grant

Maryland Higher Education Commission · State

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This program provides up to 100% of the student's financial need to low-income, first-time, full-time undergraduate students who have a 2.5 high school grade point average.

University of Baltimore - UBalt Grant

University of Baltimore · State

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The University of Baltimore offers an institutional grant to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. Award amounts vary depending on enrollment status and residency.

Title II, Part A - NCLB: Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

State Department of Education · State

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To increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and school systems improve teacher and principal quality.

Senatorial Scholarship

Maryland Higher Education Commission · State

Not published · Varies

To provide assistance for postsecondary or graduate educational expenses for Maryland residents enrolled in a Maryland institution.

Safe Routes to School Program

Maryland Department of Transportation · State

Not published · Varies

Supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure activities with federal funding that enable and encourage children to safely walk, bicycle or roll to school. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Regional, Other

Arts in Education Grant

Maryland Department of Commerce · State

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Arts in Education grants provide funds to Teaching Artists on the MSAC Teaching Artist Roster to support educational engagements at Maryland-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and other government entities.

Public School Construction Program

Maryland Department of Planning · State

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Provide program and planning assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on enrollment projections, site approvals, property transfers and program elements of the Interagency Commission on School Construction's (IAC) Public School…

Bowie State University Transfer Scholarship

Bowie State University · State

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Provide scholarships for Undergraduate students transferring to Bowie State University with a 2.5 CUM GPA of higher.

ADULT HIGH SCHOOL PILOT Notice of Intent to Apply deadline is Aug. 1

Maryland Department of Education · State

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State Library Network

State Department of Education · State

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To stimulate excellence and promote access to learning and information resources in all types of libraries for individuals of all ages and to promote library services that provides all users access to information in all formats.

Transfer Merit Scholarship

University of Baltimore · State

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Merit scholarships are awarded to transfer students upon admission to the University of Baltimore and based on incoming GPA. Scholarships range from $3,000 to $4,000 per year.

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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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