How much funding does Neighborhood Grants provide?

Neighborhood Grants provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Neighborhood Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Neighborhood Grants?

Eligible applicants: Anne Arundel County; Baltimore County; Carroll County; Harford County; Howard County. Geography: In Central Maryland region (Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, H; Be resident-driven. Size limits: Organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000.

How often is Neighborhood Grants offered?

Neighborhood Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Neighborhood Grants

The United Way of Central Maryland Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Grants for Grassroots Organizations Small Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Carroll County
Harford County
Howard County

Geography

In Central Maryland region (Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, H
Be resident-driven

Size & budget

Organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000

Other requirements

Geographic Scope: Central Maryland including:
Baltimore City
Focus Areas: Projects must:
Inspire Community Connections

Overview

United Way of Central Maryland's Neighborhood Grants support resident-led, community-centric projects that inspire community connections, empower local leaders, and build vibrant neighborhoods.

Eligibility:

Organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less
Located in Central Maryland region (Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties)

Geographic Scope: Central Maryland including:

Anne Arundel County
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Carroll County
Harford County
Howard County

Focus Areas: Projects must:

Inspire Community Connections
Empower Local Leaders
Build Vibrant Neighborhoods
Be resident-driven
Connect community members
Create positive change
Phone: 410-547-8000
Website: uwcm.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: Applications Now Open

Required Information: Specific application materials and narrative questions not detailed in provided website content.

Note: See 2025 grantees listed on the Neighborhood Grants page for examples of funded organizations and projects.

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What The United Way of Central Maryland Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 216
Total given: $10.59M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,067–$462K

By dollars: Maryland 93%, Virginia 1%, Florida 1%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Towson, MD; Brooklyn, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Civil Justice Inc · Baltimore, MD

Designated and or granted in support of agency programs

$462K
Center for Hope Inc · Baltimore, MD

Designated and or granted in support of agency programs

$406K
Catholic Charities of Baltimore · Baltimore, MD

Designated and or granted in support of agency programs

$402K
Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore · Lutherville, MD

Designated and or granted in support of agency programs

$402K
Afro Charities Inc · Baltimore, MD

Designated and or granted in support of agency programs

$375K