83 Maryland Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items that ca...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the education of students statewide. Funding is intended for professional development programs for teachers and for student activities that take place outside of the classroom. The goal of the grant p...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering famil...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and entities, to participate in a contest to design a stuffed toy to be launched aboard a spacecraft. The purpose of the contest is to create a zero gravity indicator that would have global significance...

Grants to USA state and local governments, school systems and districts, Tribes, and public agencies to enhance security in K-12 schools and on school premises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is inten...

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

Awards of $1,000 to USA teachers to recognize outstanding educational methods for teaching students about economics. Recipients are K-12 teachers of any subject. The goal is to reward teachers for using innovative teaching practices to cultivate a rich understanding of...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide staff training to work with children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that pr...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

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, arts...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland public school principals for projects and programs that benefit schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address various needs, including professional development, musical instruments, new technology, school events, trips...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and groups for environmental education programs for youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland organizations, schools, and groups to enhance green areas and forest ecosystems throughout the State. Funding is intended to support community volunteer-based projects taking place on public lands in cities, towns, metropolitan areas,...

Grants to New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities to preserve freshwater and forest habitats in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support proj...

Credit vouchers valued at $100 to USA K-12 educators to purchase agricultural literacy materials from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist educators in acquiring quality resources for classroom use in order to educate teachers and students alike ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to moderate-income and to unde...

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations that fo...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to improve communities and educational systems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to strengthen public schools and early childhood education, address student emotional health, and enhance neigh...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Areas of focus include health and wellness, education, and expanding opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants working to ...

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 pay ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies in multiple states to enhance community life. Applicants should keep in mind that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for projects and programs that addres...

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative onli...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timeline...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that benefit eligible local communities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, environment, medical care and research, assistance to the poor, and assistance to orphaned ...

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland public school teachers in eligible regions for creative initiatives that are not funded by the school system. Previously funded projects include musical instruments and art supplies, books for students to take home and share with their ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to address the needs of the local African American community in eligible locations. Focus areas include K-12 education, cancer, mental health, and the arts. Eligible proposals have a direct impact on the African American commu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potential, c...

Grants of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, research facilities, and school districts for research projects that contribute to improvements in education. Applicants must submit an intent to apply ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learning i...

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and...

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. Element...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal governments, and others for research and development activities to enhance PreK-12 STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal.

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for education and medical and scientific research. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and programs that benefit the community. Applicants must be located...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, museums, research laboratories, professional societies, and Tribes to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended to support researcher-practitioner collaboratio...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public governmental institutions including IHEs for research projects related to the health and nutrition of young children. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to submitting a full propo...