Grants to nonprofits, schools, businesses and government agencies led by or serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) as well as Native and Latinx populations.
Grants to USA media producers for high-quality educational programming. Particular focus is given to reaching underserved audiences. Eligible projects include content for radio, television, and online videos. Collaboration between public media stations and independent ...
Grants to USA associations and consortia of independent colleges and community colleges to simplify student transition to private colleges. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full proposal. This grant program is focused on addressin...
Grants to Black individuals working in the USA hospitality industry for mental health support. Funding is intended to assist individuals working in the food and beverage preparation and service industry in a variety of capacities and settings. Workers do not need to ha...
Grants and in-kind support to USA eligible school districts to enhance learning through technology. Funding is intended to promote equal opportunities in education. Eligible schools are those serving middle or high school grades with a significant percentage of student...
Opportunity for USA individuals from underrepresented minority and socio-economic populations to participate in a law school preparatory program. The purpose of the program is to provide potential law students with guidance and resources to facilitate law school accept...
Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...
Opportunity for USA Black business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the opportunity to rece...
In-kind grants of software licenses to USA and territories government agencies, foundations, educational entities, and nonprofit organizations to improve operations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for ...
Opportunity for USA composers to participate in a long-term grant and mentorship program for professional development. Funding is intended for film composers from underrepresented groups. The purpose of the program is to support film projects currently in production. S...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals to create projects and promote them on the funding source's platform. Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech,...
Grants and in-kind support to Maryland emerging companies for start-up assistance. Funding is intended to invest in new, pre-seed technology businesses that have economically underserved founders and are located in vulnerable communities. Funded companies are also prov...
Technical and financial assistance to USA governmental and tribal agencies to protect land and infrastructure following a natural disaster. Private and public landowners may apply with a project sponsor. Funding is intended to help communities recover and relieve threa...
Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...
Grants to USA employees in the hospitality industry for recovery assistance in the wake of discrimination in the workplace. Funding is intended for financial assistance, legal aid, job search help, and mental health support. The goal of the grant program is to support ...
Grants to Maryland for-profit companies for workforce development programs. Funding is intended for training activities and support services that enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and technology-based businesses. The goal of ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural disa...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the program is ...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to address economic needs in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to comple...
Scholarships of $15,000 and in-kind support to USA students at historically Black IHEs in multiple states and the US Virgin Islands for tuition and internship opportunities to prepare for post-graduation careers. Requests will be accepted from undergraduate, graduate, ...
Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Applicants should contact a program specialist prior to applying. Funding may be used for the improvement, construction...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to advance understanding of Japanese culture. Funding is intended for programs that will benefit local communities, teachers, and K-12 students. Eligible programs and projects include but are not limite...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women-led and black-led startups to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can pr...
Cooperative agreements to USA agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and philanthropic entities for research addressing strategic policy and program effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete. Funding is intend...
Grants to USA state, tribal, and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after events such as hurric...
In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infrastruct...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland small businesses for structural repairs and improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote and support physical enhancem...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to serve underprivileged youth. Funding is intended to assist organizations providing academic learning, technical education, occupational skills training, and apprenticeships. Eligible uses of fund...
Grants and sponsorships to USA organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects to benefit underserved and diverse populations in the areas of financial literacy and community and economic development. Sponsorships encoura...
In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribes to address community needs. Applicants must complete a concept form prior to completing a full application. The program is intended to support projects rel...
In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools for projects to give support to communities affected by a disaster. The program is intended to provide a meaningful volunteer experience while also meeting...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives. Funding is intended for activities that support sustainability, serve underserved communities, and address difficulties experienced by those suffering from illness or facing s...
Grants to Maryland schools, government agencies, and nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible locations for arts projects that benefit Pre-K-12 students and underserved populations of any age, with a focus on seniors, the homeless, people with disabilities, ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide professional research opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are advised that required regis...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to facilitate travel for individuals facing barriers. Funding is intended to support organizations that serve underrepresented communities including travelers with accessibility needs, youth, Indigenous travelers, ...
Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and conservation funds. Some loans are available for socially...
Grants to Maryland faith-based and community mental health organizations to address substance use disorders in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas: recovery, education, and prevention. Additional consideration will be given to ...
Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis o...
Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In addition, ea...
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...
Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefit vet...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities, including STEM education, environmental projects, disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and other community services. Funding i...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for salar...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-owned businesses to assist with financial emergencies. Funding is intended to help alleviate the burden of unexpected financial needs caused by natural disaster, equipment repair, theft, vandalism, and other criminal ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct research studies of interventions, practices, and policies in relation to the criminal justice system and community safety. The funding is intended to establish strong evidence on practices that can improve justice syste...
Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators are li...
Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for social justice initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that foster climate, racial, and or immigrant justice. The geographic focus for funding is primarily i...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants and students to promote equitable health care. Funding is intended for initiatives that will prioritize addressing inequalities in local communities. Priority will be given to projects that reduce disparities, promote...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communities. Pr...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities include ...