69 Maryland Operational Support Grants

69 Operating Support Grants for Maryland

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits that Work with Communities on Social and Environmental Justice for Ca...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions for capacity-building support. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217056
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Oceanic Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 230168
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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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for General Operations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Utah, New Hampshire, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for general operations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits focused on education, early childhood development, human services, and gainful employment opportunities. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 223105
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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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Grants to USA 9/11 Memorial Sites for Operational Activities

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to USA 9/11 memorial sites for operational activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Applicants must be memorial sites with the purpose of commemorating the events of September 11 and honoring the victims. Funding may be used for i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230982

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Promote Economic Security

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote economic security in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support. Areas of focus include basic needs, economic mobility, and community and individual wealth building. Programs or project...

GrantWatch ID#: 150966

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Address Community Issues Affecting Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to address community issues affecting low-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for general operations support. Priority is to support initiatives in the focus areas of economic mobility, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 183812

Grants and Loans to Maryland Community Development Organizations for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland community development organizations for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to assist organizations in investin...

GrantWatch ID#: 196787

Loans to Maryland Oyster Harvesters to Support Operations

Deadline: 08/07/26

Loans of up to $10,000 to Maryland oyster harvesters to support operations. Funding is intended to cover business and personal expenses. The goal of the zero-interest loan program is to help commercial oyster harvesters struggling financially due to poor market co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229396

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 08/08/26

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

Loans to Maryland Veteran-Owned Businesses to Defray Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Loans to Maryland businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, and National Guard personnel for business expenses. Funding is intended for business-related costs. For veterans with disabilities, grants can be used for accessibility projects and to defray oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 226030

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Agencies for Initiatives to Address Immigration

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes and state and local government agencies for initiatives to address immigration. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants should be used to support substa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230393

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Economic Stability for Korean Americans

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 07/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180202

Grants to Maryland Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 07/28/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to build capacity, improve operations, and promote stability. Funding is intended for capital projects to expand, renovate, or repair a facility or other infrastructure. Projects that increase access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212740

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 Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies and School Systems to Enhance School Safety

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland law enforcement agencies and local school systems to enhance safety and security in local schools. Funding is intended to support law enforcement coverage during school hours, as well as during after-school activities. Grant funds may be used to...

GrantWatch ID#: 186528

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Improve Management

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits within the core focus areas of community development, education, and improving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167911

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: 07/29/26

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs Serving Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs serving low-income families and individuals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, health, jobs, housing, and aging. Funds may also be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184786

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 to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

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 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

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

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 International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

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 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, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for STEM Initiatives for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/14/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and universities for STEM initiatives serving women and girls. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

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 USA and Canada Women for Small Business Launch and Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Canada women to launch small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. Funding is intended to support business development activities that strengthen sustainability, expand operations, and increase market success. The purpose of funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 148610

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
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