Maryland grants for City or township governments

The SFY 2025 Police Accountability Community and Transparency (PACT) Grant Program, funded by the State of Maryland and managed by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, aims to support law enforcement in developing effective accountability procedures to enhance lawfulness, legitimacy, and community relations. This initiative seeks to implement criminal justice reform measures, foster new community-law enforcement partnerships, provide relevant training, and introduce technology to build trust and transparency. The program encourages the adoption of best practices in law enforcement to improve public safety across Maryland. Eligible applicants include state and local law enforcement agencies, local State’s Attorney’s Offices, Maryland’s Attorney General’s Offices, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and faith-based organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Maryland counties and municipalities to implement a streamlined solar permitting software, helping them meet state requirements for residential solar energy systems.

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments, nonprofits, and businesses for planning and implementing energy resilience projects, particularly in low- and moderate-income communities, to enhance energy reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This grant provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in Maryland to implement youth diversion and engagement programs aimed at preventing at-risk youth from entering the juvenile justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties, Maryland, for projects that promote arts, education, health, and community development.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

This grant provides $50,000 annually for five years to small organizations in Baltimore that are led by Black and Brown individuals and focus on supporting youth aged 24 and under, along with offering capacity-building assistance to enhance their impact.

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

This program provides funding to Maryland's local law enforcement agencies to help reduce outstanding warrants and apprehend individuals who have fled from court-ordered treatment facilities, particularly those related to violent crimes.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

This program provides funding to Maryland law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to implement innovative strategies for reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based organizations that assist crime victims through services like legal aid, counseling, and crisis intervention, with a focus on underserved populations and emerging victimization trends.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to Maryland public institutions to launch and implement citizen academies that promote civic education and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public agencies in Maryland's Eastern Shore to acquire, restore, and preserve historically significant landmarks and memorials.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions in Maryland to implement initiatives that enhance public safety, reduce violent crime, and improve criminal justice services.

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

This funding initiative supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Maryland that are dedicated to researching and sharing the diverse and inclusive histories of the state, particularly those narratives that highlight the experiences of under-represented communities.