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Maryland Grants
Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 851 active grants available to Maryland applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.
Maryland funding comes through agencies such as the Maryland State Arts Council, the Maryland Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Maryland State Department of Education. The state has a robust foundation sector concentrated around Baltimore, with major private and community grantmakers.
What grants are open in Maryland right now?
Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Primary Care Services (LARP-PCS) Provides loan assistance repayment to licensed physicians. Priority is given to those who work in critical shortage areas. Details…
Loan Financing MEDCO’s loan financed projects encourage and aid the development of business within Maryland. MEDCO collaborates with state entities and has the statutory powers to receive and utilize…
Local and Regional Project Assistance Program (BUILD) The program provides competitive planning and implementation funding for surface transportation infrastructure projects that demonstrate a…
Local Critical Area Program Implementation Provide funding, general oversight, and technical assistance to local governments to enhance their implementation and enforcement of the Critical Area…
Local Government Infrastructure Finance Program The Infrastructure Financing Program offers Maryland's counties and incorporated municipalities a cost-effective way to finance public purpose capital…
Local Open Space Grants - Organization: Department of Natural Resources - Type: State Grant
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Long-Term Care Ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, assisted living facilities and similar adult care facilities. Details -…
Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center Offers coaching and technical assistance, and training to child-care providers on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland Details - Agency: Salisbury University -…
Main Street Affiliate Program The Program assists smaller towns and communities to work with the Department and use the National Main Street Center's Main Street Approach: Economic, Vitality, Design,…
Main Street Maryland The Main Street Maryland strives to strengthen the economic potential of Maryland’s traditional main streets and neighborhoods. Designated Main Street Maryland communities have…
MAP Community Options Counseling MAP Options Counseling is a service through which all individuals in the community and their caregivers, plan and make informed decisions regarding their long term…
MAP Information and Assistance (MAP I&A) Information and Assistance (I&A) is the core component of the Maryland Access Point (MAP) gateway. MAP Specialists work with older adults, individuals with…
Maryland Access Point (MAP)- Aging and Disability Resource Centers The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiative, known locally as Maryland Access Point (MAP), are one-stop-shops through…
Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Provides gap financing to nonprofit organizations to promote affordable housing for households earning less than 50% of area median income. The program is governed…
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) The RMC is particularly interested in proposals that address the following: Agriculture, Energy, Rural Broadband,…
Increases capacity of rural-serving nonprofit organizations and community colleges to meet rural development challenges and establish public/private partnerships for leveraging non-state funding…
Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program Assist farmers and landowners in implementing agricultural best management practices to control soil erosion, manage nutrients and reduce…
Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) MADAP is a state-wide program that helps Maryland’s low-to-moderate income HIV infected residents receive assistance with purchasing the medications they…
Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund Grants available to nonprofit organizations and state/local government units to foster the creation and expansion of the state’s breweries, distilleries…
Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Maryland?
Key Maryland agencies include the Maryland State Arts Council, the Maryland Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Maryland State Department of Education. These support the arts, business and economic development, affordable housing and community development, and education statewide.
What foundations serve Maryland?
Maryland is served by major grantmakers including the Baltimore Community Foundation, The Abell Foundation, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. These fund nonprofits working on education, workforce, health, housing, and community development, with a strong focus on the Baltimore region.
Are there grants for Maryland small businesses?
Yes. The Maryland Department of Commerce administers business assistance and economic development programs, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development supports community revitalization that benefits local businesses across the state.
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