Maryland STEM and Community Funding via BGE
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Maryland offering STEM education, workforce development, environmental, community vitality, or arts access programs can seek support from Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. With a mission to strengthen local communities, BGE provides grants to eligible groups that promote education, equity, sustainability, and cultural enrichment across its service area.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs, including those in Maryland, can seek support for new or unaddressed social issues. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations across diverse fields; interested groups may submit a letter of inquiry, though full applications are by invitation only.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, health, development, or welfare programs in Maryland and beyond can seek funding for projects including STEM-related learning, scholarships, and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, scientific endeavors, environmental education, and services for vulnerable children and refugee youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
STEM Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Maryland tackling social or environmental challenges, including STEM and education initiatives, can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, the funder supports organizations post-pilot and pre-scale with capital, intensive capacity-building, and a global peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Maryland STEM
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology-driven programs in STEM education, crisis response, or economic empowerment in Maryland can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help early-stage, innovative solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Maryland STEAM Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural and science nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and STEM/STEAM education programs. Maryland organizations offering arts education or science programs that build skills in STEM, environment, arts and math may be eligible for program or capital support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein STEM Education Grants in Maryland
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Baltimore focused on public education improvement can seek funding to strengthen school leadership, teaching quality, and STEM-related professional development. Focused on education system reform, Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation invites Maryland education organizations to pursue program or operating support that benefits clusters of Baltimore City public schools and advances equitable school funding policies.
Jacob And Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc
Labcorp Charitable Foundation STEM Grants in Maryland
Maryland STEM and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for health, education, or community initiatives, including STEM programming and related services. Focused on education and community impact, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based organizations to apply for support such as STEM education, healthcare access for underserved populations, and food or wellness programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Maryland STEM Education Funding via PNC Foundation
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood or youth STEM/STEAM education can access funding via PNC Foundation to expand programs for low- and moderate-income children. Grants may support classroom services, educator professional development, or family engagement in math, science, reading, arts, financial education, and social-emotional learning in PNC-served communities.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maryland
Maryland nonprofits and community organizations serving marginalized people through health, education, or humanitarian programs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation, which supports work in the U.S. and globally. Projects may include healthcare access, child and women’s health, disaster relief, literacy, and related human and social services for vulnerable communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Education
Education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland seeking support for STEM or broader educational, scientific, or medical programs that serve U.S. communities can apply for grants from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Maryland education groups fund charitable projects that significantly benefit their target populations and advance general welfare within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Women and Girls Programs Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 26, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Anne Arundel County supporting women and girls can apply for the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Women and Girls Fund, offering US $3,000 - US $5,000 grants. Programs in Maryland that build skills, reduce isolation, and increase safety and economic security may benefit from this opportunity.
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering education or youth services, including STEM programs in Maryland, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the foundation also considers projects in children’s welfare, humanitarian aid, animals, environment, and arts and culture, prioritizing smaller-budget organizations.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Education Grants in Maryland
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working on education initiatives in Maryland can use this grant to fund storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports STEM and broader education programs by helping them share their work through media and other narrative tools; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Maryland Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving the Southern region can seek single-year funding for education, youth, family, or related programs. Robinson Foundation supports efforts that demonstrate tangible, meaningful impact, including work with children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, and other community-focused services, excluding capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Maryland Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Maryland can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused programs where employees live and work, including eligible charities in Howard County, and requires that organizations apply for either a grant or sponsorship only once per year.
Insperity
Kahlert Foundation STEM Education Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Oct 17, 2026
Focused on STEM and related education, this grant invites Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek funding for K-12 and higher education, youth programs, and scholarships. Organizations serving areas like Baltimore City, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, or Howard counties may request support for capital projects, programs, or general operations that measurably improve community quality of life.
Kahlert Foundation Inc
Maryland Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits with flexible funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations offering STEM or STEAM education within these broader missions may be eligible to apply to support their educational programming and related projects.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Education Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities can seek funding for education, STEM, and broader community programs that serve Georgia-Pacific communities. Focused on education, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Maryland STEM and other community organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing facility to apply for support.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking environmental or human services program or operating support, including in Maryland, can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations worldwide, and Maryland groups with STEM or related educational initiatives may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Maryland nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, financial literacy, and job readiness. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that match these focus areas and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Education Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland STEM / STEAM education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects. The Dr Scholl Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000, primarily to U.S. applicants, for one-year project support through an annual October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland that improve quality of life for underserved people through community programs can seek project, general operating, or capital support addressing economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports organizations near its business locations, which may include Maryland communities working on STEM-related workforce readiness or literacy initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Maryland Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland serving youth through education, food security, housing, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. STEM and STEAM education initiatives that foster academic success, leadership, or outdoor learning for underserved youth may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Rural Maryland Council Support for STEM Workforce
Letter of inquiry due May 16, 2027
Nonprofit and public organizations offering STEM, apprenticeship, or summer enrichment programs in rural Maryland can seek funding for workforce development initiatives. With a mission to strengthen rural prosperity, Rural Maryland Council provides Maryland STEM education and training programs with support to expand apprenticeships, agricultural career pathways, and technology-focused education for adults and students in eligible rural counties.
Rural Maryland Council
Robotics Education Funding from Maryland State Department
Applications due Jun 5, 2027
Local education agencies and nonprofits partnering with Maryland public K–12 schools can secure US $5,000 - US $15,000 to start or expand robotics and STEM programs. Grants from Maryland State Department of Education help Maryland STEM / STEAM education providers offer standards-aligned robotics activities during the school day or as extracurricular programs.
Maryland State Department of Education