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Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or activities in the following categories: animal welfare, health and human services, civic and community activities, emergency services,...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and tribal organizations for culturally relevant services for victims of domestic and gender-based violence. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Grants are available for both new and continuatio...
Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for operating costs. Preference will be given to applicants serving local youth and underserved and underrepresented populations. Eligible ...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote artistic activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying and are eligible for project grants only. Funding is intended to promote, enhance, and strength...
In-kind donations of training services to USA park and recreation agency professionals to enhance youth programs. Leading national training organizations will focus on coaching the agency staff to ensure that all who interact with young people are equipped with skills ...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote economic growth and revitalize business services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to invigorate commercial areas and to assist in retaining, expanding, and attracting neighborhood-serving retail and other ...
Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments and tribal organizations for collaborative projects between criminal justice and mental health agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding i...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Maryland local government agencies and law enforcement agencies to benefit the local community. Applicants must complete the required registrations several days before the deadline. The purpose of CGPF is to assist local law enforcement agenc...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. In recognition o...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, disaster preparedness and relief, and recycling....
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and business associations in eligible communities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for events and projects that increase access to and encourage participation in the scie...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome. Funding is intended to support workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. Audiences for these programs and activities can be indivi...
Grants to Maryland public schools and community-based organizations to develop and implement programs that serve students and work to reduce juvenile violence in eligible regions. Applicants must request access to the online application portal prior to submitting a pro...
Grant of up to $50,000 to a Maryland law enforcement agency for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for youth engagement programs and diversion activities that benefit...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues people car...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to prepare local communities for emergencies. Funding may be used to support programs that address community emergency response, community and neighborhood revitalization, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland homeowners associations, citizen associations, condominium associations, and other neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new projects, including landscaping, entrance fea...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies for projects that strengthen the security of local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to implement community policing strate...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies to establish and expand mental and behavioral health services and to develop crisis-related training programs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote commu...
Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, schools, and organizations to participate in a competition to update learning and teaching strategies for K-12 students. The purpose of the challenge is to devise the infrastructure necessary to incorporate digital elements in i...
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to improve the lives of the local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, health, and human services. Eligible programs are those wi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, informed c...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...
Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs, activities, and events to positively benefit local residents in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to produce feature-length films. Funding is intended to support films within the following areas of interest: civics, the environment, and education. The Fund supports docu...
Grants to USA and territories states and Tribes to develop and maintain public safety registries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a range of projects that assist jurisdictions with developin...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of environmental stewardship and the arts. Grants will assist organizations that have strong...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, communities, and individuals for projects related to ancient literature, language, and history. Funding is intended to support programs, events, and projects that involve community residents in discussions on topi...
Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, Tribes, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct research related to early childhood education and care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...
Grant to a Maryland researcher, IHE, or government agency to evaluate and assess drug-related programs. Funding is intended to support the design and implementation of a research plan to determine whether current drug treatment and related services are effective. The s...
Grants to USA and territories state and local governments and their agencies, Native American Tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to mitigate the cultural and community impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and climate change. Required regist...
Opportunity for USA cities and counties to participate in a financial training program. The program is intended to give local governments the ability to provide counseling to members of their communities, particularly those with low and moderate incomes. The goal of th...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, academic institutions, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies to promote public safety by ensuring transparency and accountability among law enforcement departments. Applicants must register i...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects addressing mental health. Funding is intended to support a broad range of initiatives, including but not limited to educational programs, awareness campaigns, prevention, and treatment effort...
Grants to USA and territories eligible nonprofit organizations and state and territory governments for home visiting services to improve maternal and child health. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. New applicants are ...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, agencies, and IHEs to reduce and prevent violent crime. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to...
Grant of $500 to a Maryland individual to promote poetry and literary arts in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of an honorarium, is intended to fill the youth poet laureate position. The program's goal is to help promote the power of youth expression, celebrate...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations to improve access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts programs and activities that will benefit underserved populations or fill a community need. Eligible projects benefit the r...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states to promote healthy eating and nutrition education for children. Eligible applicants are located in states where the funding source has a business presence: Alabama, Arizona, Californi...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit and community organizations and IHEs to reduce special education disparities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the comprehensive services available to peo...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbeing, expanding acces...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs that will help victims of crime. Priority will be given to programs serving typically underserved populations. Funding is intended to establish or expand programs that help victim...
Grants of $50,000 to USA research sites and community-based practices to enhance inclusivity in clinical research trials. Funding is intended to help less experienced research sites gain skills and resources so they will be chosen for studies and improve the reach of c...
Grant of up to $25,000 to a Maryland organization to conduct a needs assessment related to public health in eligible regions. Funding is intended to identify needs related to cannabis use in adults across different demographics, and to provide the data necessary to pla...
Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community progra...
Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cul...
Grants averaging $5,000 to Maryland, Washington, DC, and West Virginia area nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on arts, literacy, children, and humanitarian efforts. While all areas are considered, the Foundation primarily concentrates its fun...