450 Maryland Community Service Grants

450 Community Services Grants for Maryland

Discover grants that support community services and programs that benefit the public. Funding is available for outreach efforts, volunteer programs, social services, civic engagement, and initiatives that address community needs, strengthen local support systems, and improve quality of life for residents.

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Grants to USA Local Governments for Activities to Improve the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to USA local government units for activities to improve the criminal justice system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include community corrections p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172802
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Business Associations to Enhance the Quality of Life for Res...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and business associations in eligible communities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for events and projects that increase access to and encourage participation in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 185242
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329
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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 Nonprofit for Training for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 04/24/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 228568
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Improve Mental Health

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs that use physical activity to improve mental health. Funding is intended to support projects that engage participants in structured activities, demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216253

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grant to a Maryland School or Nonprofit for Programs to Establish Peer Mediation Programs

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grant to a Maryland public school, faith-based, or nonprofit organization to develop and implement programs that serve students and work to reduce juvenile violence in eligible regions. Applicants must request access to the online application portal and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 195173

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or activities in the following categories: animal welfare, health and human services, civic and community activities, emergency serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 128108

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Associations in ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and community associations for water restoration and protection projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local restoration projects that improve neighborho...

GrantWatch ID#: 172774

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Multiple States for Public Arts Performances...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit arts and community organizations, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states for public arts performances and community engagement activities. Funding is intended to support the presentation of an artist or company a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178113

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Provide Financial Planning Services to Underserved Populations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to offer free financial guidance and services to underserved populations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop new programming and enhance ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 180319

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit African-Americans

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit African-American residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to arts, economic development, education, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 200387

Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grant to a Maryland Individual to Promote Literary Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grant of $500 to a Maryland individual to promote poetry and literary arts in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of an honorarium, is intended to fill the youth poet laureate position. The program's goal is to help promote the power of youth expression, cele...

GrantWatch ID#: 213401

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Immigrants in Local Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit immigrants in local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that support immigrants through work in the arts, sciences, education, or social serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 218157

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 Maryland Nonprofits, CBOs, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, community groups, and schools for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that will make the community greener and cleaner. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 220767

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Outstanding Volunt...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

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 and Virginia Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland and Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and sports teams to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of community programs and youth-focused events in the service area of...

GrantWatch ID#: 227514

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Encourage Continued Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, secondary schools, and school districts to encourage individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 167545

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562

Grants to Maryland Artist Collectives to Provide Support to Artists in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland artist collaboratives to provide support to local artists in eligible regions. In previous years, grants have funded activities including, but not limited to publications, film screenings, exhibitions, public events, and public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178029

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit disadvantaged communities. Applicants requesting larger grants must submit an LOI prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of underserved populations by supporting innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 178788

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Public Arts Programs

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for public arts programs. Special consideration will be given to programs that benefit racial and ethnic minority groups, people in healthcare settings, the economical...

GrantWatch ID#: 180587

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Prevent Cruelty to Animals

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to promote animal welfare. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to prevent animal cruelty and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181688

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Charitable Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in the ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit, religious, and charitable organizations in eligible areas for charitable programs that demonstrate a commitment to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Interested applicants must contact the Foundation prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 181781

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Civic Groups to Enhance the Quality of Life in El...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, civic groups, and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes that provide direct b...

GrantWatch ID#: 182856

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit eligible communities. First-time applicants are required to complete an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include education, human services, health care, veteran ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190377

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Focus on Local Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations to recognize programs that serve local communities. Organizations are nominated by the funding source and winners will be determined by votes. Awards will recognize activities addressing education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195479

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Artistic Programs Enhancing the Connection between the USA and In...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for artistic and cultural programs that enhance the connection and general goodwill between the USA and Indonesia. Funding is intended for a variety of project types focused on the literary, performing, and vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 218929

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Grants to USA Jewish Charities and Nonprofits for a Range of Initiatives

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA Jewish charities and nonprofit organizations for a range of initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 220298

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support Senior Citizens

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support senior citizens throughout the state. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: health and human services. Preference will be given to organizations that benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220304

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits and Canada Agencies to Com...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and Canada municipalities, territories, and provinces for community engagement activities that commemorate the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227781

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 05/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible regions for arts programming and professional development for artists. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for residents, visitors, and artists to participate in and enjoy the arts. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 174458

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Reentry Programs for Former Inmates

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for the provision of criminal justice reentry programs and services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prevent recidivism throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 181641

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Assist Youth and Families Affected by ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to address substance abuse among youth and related community safety issues. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183805

Grants to USA Local, Tribal, and State Agencies for Programs to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories local and tribal governments and state agencies for programs that address substance abuse in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 188342

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for SUD Treatment for Incarcerated Parents of Minors

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies for substance use treatment services for offenders who have minor children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228269

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Opportunity for USA Artists in Multiple States to Participate in a Residency Program

Deadline: 05/07/26

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 mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 204509

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Arts-Related Projects Benefiting Residents in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for arts-related projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. New applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support single-time or annually occurring creativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218827