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Maryland Youth Grants

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Howard County Youth Poet Laureate
$500
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides a one-year honorary title and support for a young poet in Howard County to promote poetry, community engagement, and the arts while serving as a public ambassador.

Arts
Individuals
Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County to implement projects that improve water quality and reduce pollution in local waterways.

Youth
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Annapolis
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Annapolis that focus on community development, economic growth, and social well-being through operating and capital grants.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Maryland’s Entertainment District Security Grant (EDSG) Program
$50,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Maryland to enhance public safety and security measures in busy entertainment districts.

Safety
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Title II Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant (JJAC)
$200,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to Maryland public and nonprofit organizations to implement community-based programs that reduce youth confinement and promote fair justice practices within the juvenile justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$3,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Maryland for outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and the development or renovation of recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Child Advocacy Center Services (CACS) Grant Program
$12,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited or accreditation-seeking Child Advocacy Centers in Maryland to enhance their services and collaborative efforts in responding to child abuse and neglect.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Exclusive - see details
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Philip L. Graham Fund
Contact for amount
Philip L. Graham Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Washington, D.C., specific Maryland counties, and Northern Virginia, focusing on projects that align with the Fund's priorities while excluding certain types of organizations and funding requests.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
$75,000
Maryland Sports Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and sport tourism-related entities in Maryland to host youth and amateur sporting events that boost local tourism and youth participation in sports.

Youth
Nonprofits
Unity Gardens Grant
$3,000
Unity Gardens
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-led gardening projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that focus on environmental sustainability through the use of native plants for stormwater management, pollution reduction, and habitat restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Anne Arundel County Forestry Board, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to community groups in Anne Arundel County for tree planting and invasive species removal projects that promote environmental stewardship and improve local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access Grant Program
$750,000
Maryland Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland focused on improving public health and reducing health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives in chronic disease management, maternal and child health, dental care, and behavioral health.

Health
Nonprofits
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
$1,000,000
Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement agencies and Child Advocacy Centers in Maryland to enhance their efforts in investigating and prosecuting internet crimes against children.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Community Grant Program Fund (CGPF)
$50,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement and government agencies in Maryland for community-focused programs that enhance public safety and foster positive relationships between police and residents, particularly youth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Student Peer Mediation Grant Program (SPMP)
$50,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to Baltimore City public schools and nonprofit organizations to establish student-led peer mediation programs aimed at reducing youth violence and promoting conflict resolution skills.

Youth
Nonprofits