Local Grant Support for Nonprofits and Schools in Maryland (USA)
GrantID: 74626
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
These grants offers flexible funding in a mid‑to‑upper range—typically amounts between $25,000 and $50,000—to support programs in a defined county region in Maryland. It is intended for nonprofits that serve children, families, or community residents through initiatives focused on physical and mental health, wellness, homelessness prevention, and after‑school or school‑based services. The goal is to help organizations scale evidence‑based or innovative projects that directly impact local needs.
Successful grants are awarded annually following a formal application process. Eligible applicants are nonprofit entities based in the specific county area, generally with established tax-exempt status and at least two years of operation. Applicants may seek either a one‑year grant or, for smaller amounts (up to about $25,000 per year), a renewable grant over two years, with year‑one reporting required to unlock year‑two support. The selection process emphasizes strategy, data‑driven proposals, measurable outcomes, demonstrated organizational credibility, sustainability planning, and community collaboration. The timeline runs from application in spring with decisions made by early summer and funding starting mid‑year and running through the next June.
In addition, smaller, shorter-term grants in the same region are available for urgent needs: grants from roughly $250 up to $2,500 support nonprofit or faith-based groups that deliver emergency assistance to individuals facing hardships such as rent, utilities, food, medicine, or auto repairs. These are designed to help local residents meet urgent basic needs through established service providers.
Other complementary grant areas include teacher‑level awards of a few hundred dollars up to $500 for classroom‑based creative projects, and environment‑focused grants between approximately $5,000 and $10,000 to nonprofits working on environmental stewardship or education within the county.
Overall, this suite of funding opportunities is aimed chiefly at local nonprofits. Some smaller grants may reach individual educators via their schools. The funds are intended to fuel community resilience, wellness, learning enrichment, and immediate assistance where it matters most—serving residents in defined local jurisdictions without specifying contact details or naming the grantor organization.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Maryland that are actively involved in Disabilities. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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