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Number of available Grants: 62

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants and Financial Assistance to USA Government Employees to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217375

Grants to Maryland Households for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 per year to Maryland individuals and families to assist with home rental payments. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households that pay rent and meet certain eligibility requirements. The dwelling may be any type of rented residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229215

Loans to Maryland Seafood Processors to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Maryland seafood processors to promote workforce and business development opportunities. Funding is intended for expenses related to seafood processing projects, including activities at historic oyster shucking facilities, and to facilitate an increase in...

GrantWatch ID#: 211043

Loans to Maryland Nonprofit Organizations for Short-Term Bridge Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for short-term support. Funding is intended to cover the operating expenses of organizations that are waiting for funding from government contracts to be distributed. The bridge loan is interest-free and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226029

Grants to Maryland Businesses for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

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 goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203626

Contract for Services to a USA IHE or Consultant to Address Food Security

Deadline: 07/17/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 230758

Grants to Maryland Municipalities to Acquire and Develop Recreational and Open Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland municipalities to acquire and develop recreational and open spaces. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life of residents. Eligible expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 214935

Grants and Loans to Maryland Agencies and Nonprofits to Revitalize Communities

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland local governments and nonprofit community development organizations for capital projects to strengthen eligible communities. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 196784

Grants and Loans to Maryland Agencies and Nonprofits for Economic Pre-Development Activities

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland local governments and nonprofit community development organizations to support economic pre-development activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196785

Grants and Loans to Maryland Community Development Organizations for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland community development organizations for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to assist organizations in investin...

GrantWatch ID#: 196787

Grants and Loans to Maryland Entities for Residential and Commercial Revitalization

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland local governments and community development organizations for residential and commercial revitalization and development projects in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196788

Grants and Loans to Maryland Hospitals and IHEs for Capital Projects to Reduce Blight

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland hospitals and IHEs for capital improvement projects in blighted areas. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that eliminate blight, improve local neighb...

GrantWatch ID#: 196789

Grants to Maryland Local Governments to Enhance the Exteriors of Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to Maryland local governments and groups of local governments to enhance the exteriors of business facilities and buildings in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of the program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 208840