Grants in Maryland

Browse 1,105 open grants tagged for Maryland, plus 21,830 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

1,105

National Grants

21,830

Avg. Award

$1.4M

Total Available

22,935

Maryland Grants by Funding Source

Federal

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

694

Maryland state agencies

Local

169

City and county programs

Private / Foundation

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Maryland

Showing 8 of 1,105 grants in Maryland, plus 21,830 nationwide grants

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Maryland Arts Council General Operating Support

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Maryland Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in Maryland. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

$1K – $75K

2026-06-30

Arts & CultureCommunity Development

Maryland Arts Council Project Grants

open

Maryland Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Maryland.

$1K – $75K

2026-06-30

Arts & CultureCommunity DevelopmentEducation

Claneil Foundation Environmental Grant

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Claneil Foundation

Environmental sustainability and conservation in the mid-Atlantic region

$15K – $100K

2026-08-15

environmentconservationsustainability

Maryland Area Agency on Aging — Community Grants

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Maryland Area Agency on Aging

Grants from Maryland's Area Agencies on Aging for programs serving older adults including nutrition, transportation, caregiver support, and health promotion.

$10K – $75K

2026-09-01

senior servicesnutritiontransportation+1

Maryland DD Council — Community Grants

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Maryland Council on Developmental Disabilities

Grants from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council for community inclusion, self-advocacy, and systems change projects.

$10K – $75K

2026-09-01

developmental disabilitiescommunity inclusionself-advocacy+1

ALA MD Clean Air Grant

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American Lung Association

Clean air research, education, and advocacy programs in MD

$10K – $75K

2026-12-31

clean airHealthenvironment+1

USDA Rural Development MD Community Grant

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USDA Rural Development

Federal funding for rural community facilities, water systems, and economic development in MD

$25K – $500K

2026-12-31

rural developmentinfrastructurecommunity facilities

ARC MD Community Development Grant

open

Appalachian Regional Commission

Economic and community development funding for Appalachian counties in MD

$25K – $300K

2026-12-31

economic developmentcommunity developmentrural development

Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
Maryland Arts Council General Operating Support	Maryland Council on the Arts	$1K - $75K	Jun 30, 2026
Maryland Arts Council Project Grants	Maryland Council on the Arts	$1K - $75K	Jun 30, 2026
Claneil Foundation Environmental Grant	Claneil Foundation	$15K - $100K	Aug 15, 2026
Maryland Area Agency on Aging — Community Grants	Maryland Area Agency on Aging	$10K - $75K	Sep 1, 2026
Maryland DD Council — Community Grants	Maryland Council on Developmental Disabilities	$10K - $75K	Sep 1, 2026
ALA MD Clean Air Grant	American Lung Association	$10K - $75K	Dec 31, 2026
USDA Rural Development MD Community Grant	USDA Rural Development	$25K - $500K	Dec 31, 2026
ARC MD Community Development Grant	Appalachian Regional Commission	$25K - $300K	Dec 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Maryland

General Purpose276

Community Development241

Housing128

Environment94

Education84

Infrastructure74

Arts & Culture62

Workforce35

Health23

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Frequently Asked Questions: Maryland Grants

How many grants are available in Maryland?

There are currently 1,105 grants specifically tagged for Maryland, plus 21,830 nationwide grants that organizations in Maryland can also apply for.

What types of organizations can apply for Maryland grants?

Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Maryland are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.

How do I find grants I qualify for in Maryland?

Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.

Are federal grants available to organizations in Maryland?

Yes. In addition to Maryland-specific funding, there are 21,830 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.

What is the average grant size in Maryland?

The average maximum award for Maryland-tagged grants is $1.4M, with a median of $250K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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Grants in Maryland

Maryland Grants by Funding Source

Top Grants in Maryland

Maryland Arts Council General Operating Support

Maryland Arts Council Project Grants

Claneil Foundation Environmental Grant

Maryland Area Agency on Aging — Community Grants

Maryland DD Council — Community Grants

ALA MD Clean Air Grant

USDA Rural Development MD Community Grant

ARC MD Community Development Grant

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Grants in Maryland

Maryland Grants by Funding Source

Top Grants in Maryland

Maryland Arts Council General Operating Support

Maryland Arts Council Project Grants

Claneil Foundation Environmental Grant

Maryland Area Agency on Aging — Community Grants

Maryland DD Council — Community Grants

ALA MD Clean Air Grant

USDA Rural Development MD Community Grant

ARC MD Community Development Grant

Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Top Grant Categories in Maryland

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Frequently Asked Questions: Maryland Grants

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