55 Maryland Operational Support Grants

55 Operating Support Grants for Maryland

Discover operating support grants that help sustain daily operations and core programming. Funding may cover general operations, administrative costs, staff salaries, utilities, and essential services to maintain and strengthen organizational impact.

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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups to Promote Community Development

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, CDCs, merchant associations, and neighborhood groups for operating assistance to promote community development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for locally-led revitalization activities that advance neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 213683
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Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 04/25/26

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
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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054
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Grant to a Maryland AHSP Program to Support Operating Costs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grant to a Maryland AHSP program to support operating costs. Funding is intended to increase the availability and quality of programs to assist adults in earning a high school diploma and potential postsecondary credits and certifications. Programs must provide an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222075

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Food Pantries, and Food Banks to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, food pantries, and food banks to promote the equitable distribution of food in eligible regions. Funding is intended for meal programs, equipment purchases, administrative overhead, and general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 225117

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 Maryland Small Businesses in Eligible Locations for Capacity-Building Services

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to Maryland small businesses in eligible locations to provide professional capacity-building services. Eligible businesses are open to the public and include retail, restaurants, food and beverage businesses, entertainment venues, tattoo studios, and hair s...

GrantWatch ID#: 226654

Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Nonprofits Serving Eligible Communities for Operating Su...

Deadline: 05/08/26

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. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 181057

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

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 06/01/26

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 Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Tourism Activities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural heritage projects and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for non-capital projects, as well as to support general operations and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 184896

Grants to Maryland Arts Organizations in Eligible Locations for Operating Support

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland arts organizations in eligible locations for operating support. Funding is intended for large, active organizations that have arts programming available year-round. Eligible organizations have an operating budget above $20,000 an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225609

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

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

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 05/07/26

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
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and NGOs to Help Offset the Ope...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and NGOs to help offset the operational costs of fieldwork. Funding is available in three categories: professional development, outreach, and field equipment. Of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220593

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 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 Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism Opportunities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support large-scale local events and multiple-day programs that will attract visitors to the area. Funding is also ava...

GrantWatch ID#: 153850

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as f...

GrantWatch ID#: 181273

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, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Prof...

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 06/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 213632

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 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 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 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 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

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Development

Deadline: Ongoing

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 and In-Kind Donations to USA Businesses for Operating Support and to Promote Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA businesses for operating support and to promote growth. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including inventory, commercial rent, utilities, marketing, software, bookkeeping services, and professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220954

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274