Maryland Grants

Find grants available to organizations and individuals in Maryland. These include federal grants open to Maryland applicants, state-level funding from Maryland agencies, and foundation grants from funders that serve the Maryland area.

787 grants in Maryland

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The purpose of this program is to share outstanding works of American art with those that have limited access to the country's most meaningful works by facilitating the sharing of high-quality collections with people across America. Exhibitions may range in size from one object to many, and must be designed to travel to multiple locations. Funding will support exhibition fees, direct exhibition costs, and shared costs per venue. In addition to monetary awards, award recipients will receive suppo

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Art Bridges · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to share outstanding works of American art with those that have limited access to the country's most meaningful works by facilitating the sharing of high-quality…

The purpose of this program is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service projects. Rather than providing monetary awards, this program places a full-time team of 8 to 12 NCCC members and one team leader to serve with sponsoring organizations to help meet a community need that would not be fully addressed without additional assistance. NCCC members are young men and women ranging in age from 18 to 24 years old that represent a wide var

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AmeriCorps · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service projects. Rather than providing monetary awards, this program…

The purpose of this program is to support and energize grassroots coalitions that promote transit in communities around the country through both public education programs and advocacy efforts. Projects should focus on grassroots advocacy efforts that can help achieve specific state and local public transportation goals. Award recipients are expected to be vocal advocates with their respective federal representatives on federal issues related to public transportation and attend the National Allia

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American Public Transit Association (APTA) · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support and energize grassroots coalitions that promote transit in communities around the country through both public education programs and advocacy efforts.…

The purpose of this program is to support animal welfare groups by providing grants of donated pet food. The ultimate goal of the program is to enable rescue organizations to transfer part of their food budget to much-needed services, such as spay/neuter services, vet services, facility maintenance or improvement, and adoption events. The program primarily serves smaller groups that have limited resources, increasing their visibility and providing greater access to supplies.

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Rescue Bank · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support animal welfare groups by providing grants of donated pet food. The ultimate goal of the program is to enable rescue organizations to transfer part of their…

The purpose of this program is to support community-based outreach programs that provide free oral cancer screenings and education to the public, especially underserved communities that lack access to oral health care due to geographic and/or economic hardship. Applicants must demonstrate how an award would help provide needed support for vital community oral cancer awareness education and screening activities for the general public.

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Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support community-based outreach programs that provide free oral cancer screenings and education to the public, especially underserved communities that lack access…

The purpose of this program is to support companion animal rescue organizations and shelters. To achieve this goal, the funding agency will select organizations to compete in a two-week online "race," during which the selected organizations will post a story on social media about one of their successful animal adoptions along with their mission on how to save more homeless pets. The organization gaining the most public votes during the race will win the grand prize, the runner

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Health Paws Pet Insurance Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support companion animal rescue organizations and shelters. To achieve this goal, the funding agency will select organizations to compete in a two-week online…

The purpose of this program is to support established and emerging poets, translators of poetry, and efforts to cultivate an awareness of poetry and the importance of poetry in American culture. A letter of intent is required before a grant application can be submitted. The letter should be a maximum of two pages describing the sponsoring organization, the program for which funding is requested, the total budget, the portion of the budget for which foundation funds are being requested, and other

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The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support established and emerging poets, translators of poetry, and efforts to cultivate an awareness of poetry and the importance of poetry in American culture. A…

The purpose of this program is to support fundraiser events and smaller-scale initiatives that align with the funding agency's Healthy Generations initiative. The Healthy Generations initiative targets specific, preventable health concerns by making strategic charitable choices that will help create a healthier generation of Americans. The initiative's five areas of focus are: Healthy heartsCancer preventionHealthy maternal practicesHealthy diabetes preventionHealthy active life

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Anthem Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support fundraiser events and smaller-scale initiatives that align with the funding agency's Healthy Generations initiative. The Healthy Generations initiative…

The purpose of this program is to support human services work, including projects benefiting at-risk youth, families, and the elderly. The program commonly supports organizations that serve the public interest, often addressing specific areas of interest such as local community centers and public park and recreation department programs. Support is also provided for projects that enable at-risk individuals and at-risk families to become productive and self-sufficient members of society, as well a

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Walters Family Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support human services work, including projects benefiting at-risk youth, families, and the elderly. The program commonly supports organizations that serve the…

The purpose of this program is to support innovative projects that advance initiatives to improve patient care and patient safety, initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, and/or individuals and organizations that provide health care services. Strong preference will be given to projects that show evidence of meeting or delivering new health needs, improvements in the quality of health care, and/or reduction of health costs with better patient outcomes.

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Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support innovative projects that advance initiatives to improve patient care and patient safety, initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, and/or individuals and…

The purpose of this program is to support organizations that create economic development initiatives that significantly include the voice of the poor and marginalized in creating community assets. This includes developing new businesses that offer good jobs with living wages, and/or developing assets such as affordable housing that may be owned and enjoyed by local communities.

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support organizations that create economic development initiatives that significantly include the voice of the poor and marginalized in creating community assets.…

The purpose of this program is to support organizations that meet or help meet the affordable housing needs of veterans in rural areas. Organizations must serve veterans at or below 80 percent of area median income, and work supported through this program must involve bricks-and-mortar projects that assist low-income, elderly, and disabled veterans with home repair and rehabilitation needs; support homeless veterans; help veterans become homeowners; and/or secure affordable rental housing." href

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Housing Assistance Council and Home Depot · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support organizations that meet or help meet the affordable housing needs of veterans in rural areas. Organizations must serve veterans at or below 80 percent of…

The purpose of this program is to support organizations that seek to promote peace, justice, and the equitable reallocation of the world's resources. Projects should be geared toward the fullest implementation of social, economic, political, civil, and cultural rights of all people. Funding may be used for general operating expenses as well as for specific projects. A limited amount of discretionary funding is available to support smaller emergency awards.

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Samuel Rubin Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support organizations that seek to promote peace, justice, and the equitable reallocation of the world's resources. Projects should be geared toward the fullest…

The purpose of this program is to support scholarly projects that will enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture. Awards will be provided to projects that create and disseminate specialized knowledge, including archival projects, development and dissemination of scholarly databases, documentation projects, museum exhibitions and publications, photographic campaigns, scholarly catalogues and publications, and technical and scientific studies.

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Samuel H. Kress Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support scholarly projects that will enhance the appreciation and understanding of European art and architecture. Awards will be provided to projects that create and…

The purpose of this program is to support the advancement of medicine and health care by improving the knowledge of the medical community. Projects are generally defined as education for health care professionals (HCPs) provided by an independent educational provider, such as a community hospital, academic center, society/association, or a medical education and communication company. Projects must identify unmet educational needs of a target audience and demonstrate how the program will

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Genentech · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support the advancement of medicine and health care by improving the knowledge of the medical community. Projects are generally defined as education for health care…

The purpose of this program is to support the architectural conservation of important buildings that are significant, publicly owned, serve a public function, and were designed or built in the 20th century. Funding will support projects of outstanding architectural significance that promise to advance conservation practices. Awards will focus on the creation of conservation management plans that guide long-term maintenance and conservation policies, the thorough investigation of building conditi

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Getty Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support the architectural conservation of important buildings that are significant, publicly owned, serve a public function, and were designed or built in the 20th…

The purpose of this program is to support the development of a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. To achieve this objective, the program will enhance the training and professional development of librarians, develop faculty and library leaders, and recruit and educate the next generation of librarians. Projects are expected to have a broad impact, contribute to the advancement of library theory or practice, feature st

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Laura Bush Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support the development of a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. To achieve this…

The purpose of this program is to support the development or enhancement of innovative projects that address issues of immediate and critical interest to the public and members of the legal profession. The program will provide one-time awards to smaller projects that focus on law-related research, education, or public service projects. Examples of areas of focus include rule of law initiatives, access to justice initiatives, civics education on the American legal/justice system, and legal servic

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American Bar Endowment · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support the development or enhancement of innovative projects that address issues of immediate and critical interest to the public and members of the legal…

The purpose of this program is to support the implementation of healthy snacking programs that will support students in a creative and relevant way. Funding will support K-12 public schools to implement projects that promote healthy eating habits in a new context that resonates with students as well as promote healthy food choices inside and outside the school that will lead to a healthier community. All requested resources provided through this program must be used by students or directly provi

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U.S. Apple Association, et al · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support the implementation of healthy snacking programs that will support students in a creative and relevant way. Funding will support K-12 public schools to…

The Reacting Consortium and The Endeavor Foundation: High Impact Challenge Team Grants

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The Reacting Consortium and the Endeavor Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The Reacting Consortium and The Endeavor Foundation: High Impact Challenge Team Grants - Organization: The Reacting Consortium and the Endeavor Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of grants are available in Maryland?: Maryland organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), state government grants administered by Maryland agencies, and private foundation grants from funders that serve Maryland. Common grant areas include education, community development, health services, arts, and small business support.
How do I find Maryland state government grants?: Start with your state's grants portal and major agencies. Most Maryland state grants are posted on the state government website or Grants.gov for federal pass-through programs. Contact your Maryland legislators' offices for guidance on state-specific programs, as they often know about funding that isn't widely advertised.
Are there grants for Maryland small businesses?: Yes. Maryland small businesses can access SBA federal programs, state economic development grants, and local business assistance programs. Check with your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which provides free guidance on Maryland-specific funding opportunities and application assistance.

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