56 Maryland Operational Support Grants

56 Operating Support Grants for Maryland

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Grants to Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies for Activities Related to Gender-Based Assault

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Maryland local and state law enforcement agencies for forensic activities related to gender-based assault. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to pay forensic laboratories to...

GrantWatch ID#: 205669
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652
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Loans to Maryland Oyster Harvesters to Support Operations

Deadline: 06/12/26

Loans of up to $10,000 to Maryland oyster harvesters to support operations. The funds may be used to cover business and personal expenses. The goal of the program is to mitigate the economic damage caused by weather, market conditions, and environmental problems. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229396
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Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 06/13/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA Fire Departments and EMS Providers for Equipment and Training

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories fire departments, nonprofit and public EMS organizations, and fire training academies for equipment, gear, vehicles, and training for emergency personnel. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148687

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico eBay Sellers to Support Business Operations and Growth

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind services to USA and Puerto Rico eBay sellers for business development. Funding is intended to support operations and expansion for small, highly-rated eBay businesses. In addition to a cash grant, selected grantees will receive coachi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203155

Grants to International Nonprofits for Philanthropy Initiatives

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for effective giving initiatives and career-focused philanthropy efforts. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and organizational needs that expand effective giving ecosystems...

GrantWatch ID#: 220016

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended to strengthen community organizations and ensure the ongoing availability and accessibility of the arts for residents and visi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229546

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Operations and Community Benef...

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 06/09/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177905

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofit Poetry Organizations for Capacity Building and Operati...

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit poetry organizations for capacity building and operating expenses. The purpose of funding is to offer adaptable support that allows organizations to advance their missions and maintain essential work in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223485

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Development

Deadline: 07/21/26 LOI Date: 06/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity development. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofits providing direct services to low-income populations. Grantees will receive both financial support and ongoing consulting support for financial planning, pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 220013

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits Serving BIPOC Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/09/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland small, local nonprofit organizations working to promote financial security and economic justice for BIPOC residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operational support. Eligible organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209723

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses for business development assistance. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical support in areas, including software setup, AI tools and automation, marketing, media and creative support, and an opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 229896

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA and territories woman entrepreneur to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Support Community Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit and faith based organizations, hospitals, and schools to support activities that strengthen communities and families in eligible locations. Grants may be requested for programming, operating expenses, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136079

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Visual Artists in Multiple States for Program and Project Support

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individual visual artists for program and project support. Preference will be given to smaller organizations, who may apply for general operational fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219492

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Elderl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist older residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits such as old age homes and other institutions that provide care and relief from dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 174292

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Entities and Commercial Recording Companies...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding may be requested to support general operations or specific services and programs. The goal of the program is to support women in their families...

GrantWatch ID#: 160379

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Maryland charitable organizations in eligible regions for community benefit projects and activities. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that promote arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, and human services. Requests for program and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177411

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture; health and human services; children, youth, and families; and public and society benefit. Funding may be used for a variety of grantee activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162465

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Loans to USA Small Businesses to Provide Financial Support Due to Military Call-Up of an Essen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216361

Grants to Maryland New Business Owners for Startup Costs and Job Creation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 216803