213 Maryland Grants for Youth

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must take an eligibility quiz, and returning applicants must contact the funding source for access to the appl...

Grants to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduation or ...

Scholarships to Maryland individuals in eligible locations to enable the pursuit of arts education at a post-secondary level. The purpose of funding is to recognize and financially support young artists who are seeking academic careers in the arts. Scholarships are awa...

Grant of up to $2,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for students, ...

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that improve access to STEM career opportunities and education for women and girls of color. Funding is intended to support nonprofits focusing on career development, capacity buil...

In-kind grants of career exploration software to USA schools, IHEs, community groups, agencies, and other educational organizations serving PreK-12 students. Participants will receive software subscriptions and related equipment that exposes students to job shadowing a...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA high-school student groups for environmental projects. Funding is intended to support students as they plan, design, and implement a sustainability project involving the community. Students must learn specific material prior to developing ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a variety of community services. Funding is intended for musical education for talented children and youth, for programs to preserve Yiddish culture, and to assist new immigrants to the USA through housing, job...

Grants of $250 and grants of $500 to USA and Canada young people for youth-led volunteer projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to support projects carried out by children and youth between the ages of 5 and 25 that provide opportunities for young v...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and tribes to increase the capacity of mental health organizations run by families raising children with mental health disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, LEA, or SEA to provide technical assistance to teachers, administrators, and parents to improve academic outcomes for youth with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required ...

Grants to USA tribal governments to enhance the safety of residents and provide services to victims. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Focus areas include Tribal justice systems, children's justice, adult tribal ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to enter...

Grants of $3,500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for new or existing gardening projects. Requests may be made for edible educational gardens that grow fruits, herbs, edible flowers, g...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based entities, and landowners for activities that help to restore watersheds and enhance water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source to arrange a staff visit ...

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland PreK-12 teachers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for school gardening projects. Funding is intended for hands-on projects that may take place indoors or outdoors. The goal of the grant program is to increase the u...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations working with schools in eligible areas for projects and programs to enhance educational programs. Funding is intended for organizations that partner with elementary, middle, and high schools and that are qualified to provide s...

Grants of up to $80,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations to support a range of community improvement initiatives. Funding is intended to benefit areas that were disproportionally ...

Grants to Maryland schools for arts programming that benefits students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts enrichment activities that expose students to a variety of art forms and cultures during regular school hours. Eligible applicants and projects mu...

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit theaters and fellowships of up to $4,000 to individual artists to promote theater for youth and children. For theaters, funding is intended to positively impact the community by promoting theatre and bringing live theatre experie...

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 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first r...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bass fishing organizations and groups for conservation projects. Funding is intended to engage youth in projects that benefit fisheries. Eligible activities include protecting and enhancing fish habitats, boater and angler acces...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and en...

Awards to USA nonprofit organizations recognizing exceptional programs serving underserved veterans and their families. Submissions will be ranked; those groups earning the highest ranking will receive a financial award and be recognized for their achievements. Awards ...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit female residents. Funding is intended to enhance the well-being of women and girls and improve the quality of life for local families. Grant funds may be used to support operating costs, capita...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

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, ...

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Jewish teens in eligible locations for participation in experiential programs in Israel. Funding is intended to allow youth in grades 9-12, who would be otherwise unable to afford to travel, to participate in an approved...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs and schools for projects that expand or introduce the practice of mindful meditation in underserved populations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and K-12 schools in multiple states for programs that focus on student literacy. Funding is intended for organizations that provide literacy programs that target students who are below grade level readers. Eligib...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food security; military service members, veterans, and first responders; career...

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and their ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to support the well-being of students and youth nationwide. Funding is intended for projects to benefit youth learning with initiatives outside the classroom as well as research projects that address the physical, emot...

Fellowships to USA journalists to research health inequities affecting families across the nation. This opportunity is meant to allow journalists to take time away from their newsrooms and deep-dive into the issues of health inequities, systemic racism, and their impac...

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...

In-kind grants of football accessories to Maryland nonprofit youth sports organizations in eligible locations to promote youth football development. The grant program is designed to outfit players in cleats or new football jerseys. This year, donations will also includ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for youth and sports-related programs. Funding is intended to support youth development activities and enhance participation in winter sports programs. Funds may be used to develop new programs or to expand or ma...

Scholarships to Maryland children and adults to participate in a ceramic arts program in eligible locations. The purpose of the scholarship program is to attract diverse and talented students to the program. Funding will cover up to 100% of the enrollment fees. Eligibl...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for behavioral health programming in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

In-kind donations of books to USA, Canada, and International youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The program is intended to provide books produced by African American authors and illustrators to build organizational li...

Awards of $10,000 to USA and Canada youth, ages 8 to 18 years, to recognize outstanding contributions to their communities, the environment, and society. Awards are intended for recipients to continue their public service activity or may be applied to higher education ...

Grants to USA educators employed by schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance learning for PreK-12 students. Funding will support the development of extracurricular and in-class programming that improves learning and develops the abilities of children from low-inc...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant is a...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for children ...

Grants of $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education for youth service initiatives. Funding is intended to increase access for students to service opportunities, to empower youth, and to improve communities. Programs should engage students in giving back to their ...