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Grants for Maryland Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,526 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Maryland. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the World

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 179983

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community-Based Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196043

Grants to USA Middle Schools for Music Education and Senior Outreach

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Students at recipient schools will perform for and engage in perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 198194

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566

Grants to USA Nonprofits Focused on Housing Issues for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations focused on housing issues for projects that will benefit the local community. Eligible nonprofits must be nominated by a title industry professional. Applicants should have a proven history of community service projects, in pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215438

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Activities that will Help Pro...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and activities that will help protect first responders. Funding may be requested for equipment, training, repairs, and any other activities that will help protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 218103

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Safeguard Citizen Health

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to safeguard citizen health. Priority areas of interest include mental health and substance use disorders. Funding is available for activities on both a national and local level. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226060

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Maryland charitable organizations in eligible regions for community benefit projects and activities. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that promote arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, and human services. Requests for program and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177411

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educatio...

Deadline: 02/01/27

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 lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181782

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to USA Cancer Institutes and Medical Schools for Cancer Research to Improve Patient Out...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA cancer institutes and medical schools for cancer research to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of funding is to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Funding is intended for research related to cancers that affect women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217615

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Programs in Animal Welfare, Women's Health and Safety,...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and initiatives. Funding is intended for the focus areas of animal welfare, addiction prevention and early intervention, strengthening families, and improving the health, welfare, and safety of women an...

GrantWatch ID#: 218972

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits Youth and Adult Education Programs

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for education programs that benefit youth and adults. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 174661

Grants to USA IHEs for Teaching and Research Careers of Young Scientists

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to support the teaching careers and research efforts of faculty members in the early stage of their careers in the chemical sciences. Eligible nominees will have demonstrated contributions of significant knowledge and education-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 181702

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Schools, and Groups to Enhance Green Spaces in Local Urban A...

Deadline: 02/15/27

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 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179946

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants to USA Eligible Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA eligible nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended to support mental health research, particularly research that relates to schizophrenia. Applicants must be educational or scientific organizations that specialize in mental he...

GrantWatch ID#: 220290

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support direct service programs or general operating support for the organization. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226438

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Productions and Presentations in the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 02/25/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for productions and presentations that focus on the field of architecture. Funding may be used for projects including public programs, new media projects, publications, films, and exhibitions. Grant funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 177777

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for STEM-Based Research Studies an...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for studies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. Funding is intended for programs and conferences designed to promote STEM education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204476

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Support Environmental Sustainability, the Arts,...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to support environmental sustainability, the arts, and education. Preference may be given to proposals that focus on animal welfare, particularly avian species, as well as initiatives that promote environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 220299

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Arts and Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative initiatives to improve lives. Applicants must complete an eligibility form prior to completing the full application. Funding is intended for creative and innovative arts, education, and science programs or proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 169237

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects to Address Biological Issues Related to Mathematics

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects that address biological issues related to mathematics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to support innovative mathe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212623

Grants to Maryland Organizations to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Maryland organizations for new and ongoing programs that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for social and community-based services and programs for youth, defined as individuals 18 years of age or younger. Special cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 217596

Grants to Maryland Organizations to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Youth

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Maryland organizations for new and established programs that enhance the health and well-being of children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support medical services provided to youth, defined as individuals 18 years of age or young...

GrantWatch ID#: 217597

Grants to Maryland Organizations for Health-Related Research in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Maryland organizations for research studies and projects that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for medical research that improves health outcomes for youth, defined as individuals 18 years of age or younger. These gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 217599

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended for medical research on a wide variety of topics. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Applicants will receive an e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220189

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for People with Disabilities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services for people with physical disabilities and/or vision impairments. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the nation. Preference will...

GrantWatch ID#: 220190

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220862

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Spinning and Weaving Equipment

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools to promote the development fiber arts programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment to enhance a current curriculum or start a new program in spinning and weaving. Grants may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 221049

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to USA Institutions to Offer Scholarships to Attend Floral Design Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions to offer scholarships to attend floral design programs. The purpose of the grant program is to support individuals with financial need who want to pursue careers in the floral design and retail sectors of the industry. Priority is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227762
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