Maryland Grants

The City of Takoma Park’s Food Insecurity Reduction Grants provide financial support to specific programs, projects, and events that reduce or prevent food insecurity among residents of Takoma Park. Donor Name: City of Takoma Park State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Information The City’s FY25 budget allocates $155,000 in ARPA funding for Food Insecurity Reduction Grants. Grant awards will range from $10,000-$30,000 for the 15-month period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025.  Eligibility Criteria Funding is available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and 501(c)(6) business associations. The use of a fiscal agent is permitted for those organizations that have applied for but have not yet secured their 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS. Individuals and for-profit enterprises are not eligible for funding. For more information, visit City of Takoma Park.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Local Community Impact Grant. Donor Name: Town of Perryville State: Maryland County: Cecil County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Town of Perryville has established a flexible fund that is available for not-for-profit organizations to address unmet needs for the area in the Town of Perryville. Eligibility Criteria  Funds requested through this application are limited to not-for-profit entities that have a place of business within corporate limits or provide a public service to the citizens of the Town of Perryville for specific purposes as defined in the application. Not-for-profit entities must be a 501 (c) entity and must be in good standing with the Town of Perryville, Cecil County and the State of Maryland. All funding is contingent upon the availability of Impact Grant funding from the State of Maryland. For more information, visit Town of Perryville.

The Business Development Grant Program is to promote economic development aimed at creating new job opportunities, filling vacant store fronts, and encouraging diversification, additional private sector investment and in-fill business development. Donor Name: Town of Perryville State: Maryland County: Cecil County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program will provide existing and new small businesses with funds necessary to meet operational needs and remain financially viable. Eligible Use of funds Building improvements, purchase of machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, the purchase or leasing of property, advertising campaigns, and other costs associated with opening or expanding a business. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be a new/existing business owner within the corporate limits of the Town of Perryville. If applicant is not the property owner (i.e. tenant), written permission must be given by property owner for building improvement application requests. Applicant and property must not have any current zoning or other Code violations and be in good standing (current on all monies owed, such as, but not limited to, taxes, water & sewer bills, trader’s license) with the Town of Perryville, Cecil County and the State of Maryland. Business must be located in the following zoning districts: Neighborhood Business (NB), Town Center (TC), Highway Commercial (C2), Residential Marine (RM), Commercial Maritime (CM-1 & 2). Eligibility within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residential districts shall be limited to existing businesses only. Applicants must be one of the following for profit entities: sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, cooperative or LLC. For more information, visit Town of Perryville.

The Maryland Humanities is accepting grant applications for its Marilyn Hatza Memorial Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity (SHINE) Grant fund. Donor Name: Maryland Humanities State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Goals of the Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program Continue and expand general operating support funding, awarding $900,000 in grants. Focus on small and mid‐size humanities, arts, cultural, and educational nonprofits that may not have staff capacity or resources to be competitive in fundraising. Ensure a broad geographic reach, similar to what they were able to realize from the COVID‐relief grants, which funded organizations in all 23 of Maryland’s counties, plus Baltimore City. Continue to refine lessons learned on how to evaluate applicants and distribute funds equitably, while ensuring accountability and responsible fiscal stewardship. Convene annual cohorts of grantees in new networks of engagement and common purpose to amplify the state’s investment, strengthening both the organizations and communities. Funding Priorities Organizations that center diversity, equity and inclusion within their mission and throughout their programming. Organizations that serve geographic areas that have historically been underserved by Maryland Humanities. Organizations that serve audiences that have been traditionally underserved by the humanities, which includes but is not limited to, Veterans, Rural Populations, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), Low-income Individuals, Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Persons, LGBTQ+ Individuals, Currently or Formerly Unhoused People, Immigrants, and/or Disabled People. Small and mid-size humanities, arts, cultural, and educational nonprofits that may not have staff capacity or resources to be competitive in fundraising. Funding Information This program will provide 90 General Operating Support grants worth $10,000, to non-profit organizations which provide humanities programming throughout the state of Maryland. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a Maryland Humanities General Operating Support grant, an organization must: conduct programming in the humanities as a significant part of its work Eligible non-profits include museums, historic sites, preservation and historical societies, and community & cultural organizations with a significant humanities focus. Organizations conducting activities in the humanities provide programs that do one or more of the following: Explore and elevate the shared stories of the past, present, and future to connect people Preserve, share, and celebrate cultural identities, heritage, and traditions Promote storytelling and enriching communities through dialogue, discussion, and participation Bring people together to encourage thoughtful and accessible programs that value equity, democracy, collaboration, and life-long learning be designated as a nonprofit organization and maintain good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as determined by organization’s 990 and Charity Check be physically located and registered as a nonprofit in Maryland and have Maryland residents as its primary constituents have a maximum total annual operating budget of $500,000 or less. The following organizations are not eligible to apply for funding: Organizations with a general operating budget that exceeds $500,000 Organizations whose sole mission or focus is the creation or performance of art. This includes visual art, dance, theater, and music Any federally, or state-funded agency All academic Institutions, including, universities, colleges, academic departments, and K-12 institutions Public libraries. For more information, visit Maryland Humanities.

This program provides financial support to rural volunteer fire departments to improve their wildland fire suppression capabilities and enhance firefighter safety through the purchase of essential equipment.

This program provides funding to Maryland municipalities and Baltimore City for creating and improving parks, playgrounds, and green spaces.

This grant provides funding for local governments and non-profit organizations to design and construct habitat restoration projects that combat erosion and flooding while benefiting communities and addressing climate change.

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maryland to adopt advanced technologies and improve their business practices, helping them become more competitive and grow.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state organizations, private companies, and nonprofits in Maryland with projects that improve water quality by reducing pollution in designated watersheds.

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program is a funding initiative by the Chesapeake Bay Trust that supports projects by various organizations to address environmental and public health issues through education, small-scale greening, and large-scale restoration in specific areas affected by wastewater treatment plants and energy companies.

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

The Charles County Forestry Grant Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with Charles County, aims to implement cost-effective reforestation and afforestation projects. The program seeks to increase tree canopy, create forest habitat, improve water quality, and provide ecosystem services such as potable water and air quality. Eligible projects should be in Charles County, Maryland, and must place reforested areas under an easement for protection in perpetuity. Applicants can request up to $20,000, with typical requests being less than $4,500 per acre. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

This program provides funding for small tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve community health and environmental quality.

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized businesses in Maryland to help cover costs associated with international marketing efforts.

This program provides funding to community groups in Anne Arundel County for tree planting and invasive species removal projects that promote environmental stewardship and improve local ecosystems.

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Anne Arundel County that focus on planting native trees and shrubs to improve local ecosystems and address environmental issues like stormwater runoff and pollution.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, and local courts in Maryland to improve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in the foster care system.