Maryland Grants

Last updated October 29, 2026

There are currently 895 active grants available to Maryland applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

895 grants in Maryland

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Resident Curatorship Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Secure funding and labor for restoration and maintenance of historic properties owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), but for which neither the state nor DNR has the means to preserve in the public interest.	Not published	Varies
Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies Promulgates and amends regulations to safeguard life and property from fire and explosion; hears appeals of enforcement decisions made by the Office State Fire Marshal (OSFM); makes recommendations to the Superintendent about the operation…	Not published	Varies
St. Mary's Transfer Scholarship St. Mary's College of Maryland · State Not published · Varies Awarded to students based on their achievement whole enrolled at another institution of higher education.	Not published	Varies
Education and Training Division Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies Develops curricula and provides entry level training for all trooper candidates; reviews and administers all non-entry level MDSP training programs. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, State Government	Not published	Varies
Health Care Quality Accounts Grants Program Department of Health · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Child and Adult Care Food Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Funds are used to offset meal and supplement costs to public, private nonprofit or proprietary centers licensed to provide non-residential childcare services for daycare homes, eligible centers and non-residential eligible adult daycare…	Not published	Varies
Educationally Deprived Children-Title I, Part A, Local School System Programs State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies This program provides financial assistance to local school systems based on the percentage of poor children to ensure that all children meet challenging academic and achievement standards.	Not published	Varies
Ausherman Family Foundation General Grants Ausherman Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · From $3K General Grants fund operating, program, and/or project costs for 501(c)(3) organizations (or fiscally sponsored) serving Frederick County, MD, within the Foundation's areas of interest (Children/Youth/Families, Health & Human Services…	Rolling	From $3K
Child First Authority Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this program is to provide high quality academic, cultural and recreational activities for Baltimore City students for the after-school hours.	Not published	Varies
Build Our Future Grant Program Maryland Economic Development Corporation · State Not published · Varies The Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund provides grants for innovative and transformative infrastructure projects that accelerate the growth of eligible strategic industry sectors.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency · State Not published · Varies Maryland Lottery and Gaming offers a Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP), which allows individuals to exclude themselves from gambling activities that Maryland Lottery and Gaming operates or regulates, including Lottery games, the state's…	Not published	Varies
State Inpatient Psychiatric Services and Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents (RICAs) Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Operates mental health residential treatment facilities located in Baltimore City and Rockville for children and adolescents, who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties.	Not published	Varies
Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund (MEIF) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies MEIF offers a state match to private funds raised in support of endowed chairs at Maryland's Non-Profit Institutes of Higher Education (NPIHEs).	Not published	Varies
Audit and Compliance Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies To license residential child care facilities, perform progress audits and on-site monitoring. This program ensures compliance with COMAR as well as general laws of Maryland and applicable federal and local laws.	Not published	Varies
Waterway Improvement Fund Grants Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides financial and technical assistance to local governing bodies, state agencies, and federal entities for the design and construction of capital projects beneficial to the general boating public.	Not published	Varies
Shop Maryland Tax-free Week Comptroller of Maryland · State Not published · Varies Each year the second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is Shop Maryland tax-free Week.	Not published	Varies
Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Energy Efficiency Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Section 8 / Contract Administration Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Section 8 Existing Certificate/Voucher Program is a federal program that provides monthly rent assistance for low income families. County Government, For-Profit, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit	Not published	Varies
Local and Regional Project Assistance Program (BUILD) Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The program provides competitive planning and implementation funding for surface transportation infrastructure projects that demonstrate a significant local or regional impact.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund MD Dept of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Surface Coal Mine Blaster's Training, Examination and Certification Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provides training, examination and certification of eligible persons engaged in blasting operations on surface coal mines in Maryland in accordance with Maryland's federally approved regulatory program.	Not published	Varies
Office of Apprenticeship Maryland Department of Labor · State Not published · Varies Provide technical assistance to employers on development and administration of apprenticeship training programs. Maintain the statewide database on program activities.	Not published	Varies
Electric School Bus Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides grants to purchase and lease electric school buses to serve Maryland public school students.	Not published	Varies
BrightFocus National Glaucoma Research Grant Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BrightFocus Foundation (Clarksburg, MD) funds research grants to scientists studying glaucoma via its ProposalCentral application portal, governed by program guidelines and periodic Requests for Proposals.	Not published	Varies

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About grants in Maryland

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.

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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