401 Maryland Community Service Grants

Opportunity to enter a contest for USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities in multiple states and provinces to support community gardening projects. Winners will receive $7,500 to use for the development of an organic garden. Applicants in all U...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projec...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for environmental stewardship projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support both new and existing programs, as well as community-based environmental initiatives. Areas of focus ...

Grants to Maryland commercial property owners in eligible locations for exterior structural enhancements. Funding is intended for facade upgrades including re-painting, windows, doors, shutters, gutters, siding, masonry, lighting, signage, and more. Assistance is avail...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit community-based organizations, government agencies, and housing providers for programs and services that benefit low-income older adults. Funding is intended to address the needs of seniors through three complementary yet distinct projects:...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must pres...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-oriented nonprofit organizations for programs to promote cross-cultural understanding. Funding is intended for projects involving middle school-age children to build their capacity for critical thinking. The goal of the grant program...

Grants to USA states and territories to address violence against women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to help communities, including villages and tribes, develop and strengthen effective respo...

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies for projects that strengthen the security of local communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to implement community policing st...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, and public housing agencies to increase the housing units available for individuals experiencing homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that support community involvement and care of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on stewardship activities, community engagement, expansio...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states to promote healthy eating and nutrition education for children. Eligible applicants are located in states where the funding source has a business presence: Alabama, Arizona, Californi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs that promote compassion and respect for living things. Funding is intended for programs involving people and animals for the benefit of both. The focus is on creative humane education initiatives that target tee...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, museums, and municipalities for tourism-related projects and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and professional development activities that preserve and pr...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that promote health and nutrition. Funding is intended to support activities that teach children and their families, how to grow, cook, and eat healthy foods. Grants may be used to s...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for educational programs that promote nutrition and health to adults and vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to support health and nutrition education through hands-on cooking, community ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and incl...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for organizational support. Funding is intended to assist with general operational expenses, arts-related programming, and capital improvements. Funded events and programs must be open to the general...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and faith-based institutions serving eligible regions for arts programming and general operating expenses. Funding is intended to assist arts-focused organizations with general operations and non-ar...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is available f...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, businesses, and individuals for capital preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve sites, buildings, properties, and communities of cultural importance to the Black community. Grants may...

Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations and schools in multiple states to enhance local athletics fields located within the funding source’s market areas. Funding may be requested for football field improvement projects in the following states: Arizona,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full proposal.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present professional music concert series in small to medium-sized cities and towns. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal organizations and governments to prevent and respond to assault and violence against youth and children. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishments i...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible countries for projects to support youth mental health. Funding is intended to provide no-cost, accessible, mental health support that is community informed. Eligible applicants are those located in the...

Opportunity for Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia crafts artists in eligible locations to participate in a residency program. This program is open to artists at any stage of their career who work in a range of craft media. Residents will receive a monthly...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to benefit the local community. Applications will be accepted from organizations in the states of California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Mich...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the health of local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support outreach and education projects as well as other initiatives in the areas of human development, health, nutrit...

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 of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The library or...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or cultural or educational institution to host cohorts of exchange students from Africa. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to p...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in the fol...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the welfare of Israeli citizens and grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational programming in eligible locations. Grants for Israel are primarily focused on caring for the sick or aging po...

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, ...

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...

Awards to USA nonprofit organizations to recognize collaborations with leaders of multiple sectors in order to benefit society as a whole. The goal of the program is to recognize contributions that have been made to society by partnerships facilitated by nonprofit orga...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and p...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide medical care and health-related services. Eligible applicants serve the ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities that benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support programs focusing on emotional, occupational, and nutritional health. Programs m...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, and human services. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty, and programs to assist veterans and their service animals in r...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for mental health initiatives. Funding is intended to focus on mental health, particularly in vulnerable populations where access to mental health services may be low. Funded initiatives should increase awareness a...