Best Grants for Gun Violence Prevention in Maryland

Maryland state and local criminal justice agencies seeking support to reduce violent crime, assist crime victims, and improve enforcement, prosecution, detention, and rehabilitation can apply for the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, awarding US $10,000 - US $100,000. Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services supports initiatives that can include gun violence prevention within broader public safety strategies.

Maryland organizations running gun violence prevention and intervention programs can receive funding for evidence-based or evidence-informed public health strategies in Maryland. The Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services provides support for community and hospital-based efforts that use research, data collection, counseling, and case management to reduce gun violence and assist victims recovering from violent injuries.

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Maryland

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

• General shooting programs
• Competitive shooting
• Education, training and safety
• Hunting and conservation
• Community outreach
• Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Healthcare institutions, research organizations, and community-based health centers in Maryland working on gun violence or firearm suicide prevention can apply for Kaiser Permanente Advisory Services’ Center for Gun Violence Research and Education grants, awarding up to US $300,000. Funding supports capacity-building and research on healthcare and clinical care models that reduce firearm violence and improve survivor care.

Nonprofit public charities working on national gun violence prevention, voting rights, or democracy reform projects in the U.S. can apply for invitation-only support from the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund. Maryland-based organizations are eligible if their work operates nationally or in multiple states and aligns with the Fund’s democracy and civil liberties priorities.

501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Washington, DC and nearby Maryland communities working on community safety and gun violence reduction can apply for general operating support from the England Family Foundation. Funding may benefit programs in gun violence prevention, harm reduction, and related family support, youth leadership, housing, or economic justice efforts in the DC region.

Students in Maryland affected by gun violence can access advocacy and leadership training through the Survivor Fellowship Program, a one-year volunteer fellowship focused on storytelling and gun violence prevention. Focused on elevating survivor voices, Everytown for Gun Safety invites eligible student fellows to share their experiences with communities, lawmakers, and the media nationwide.

Women recognized nationally for advancing shooting sports, firearms education, or Second Amendment advocacy may be eligible for this national honor supporting public safety and responsible gun use, including Maryland. The NRA Foundation’s Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award celebrates women whose leadership, education, or meritorious defensive firearm use has significantly impacted the NRA’s goals and the shooting community.

Research institutions and healthcare organizations in Maryland working on firearm injury prevention can seek up to US $100,000 from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Gun Violence Research and Education to build research capacity. Focused on healthcare-based strategies, this opportunity supports developing and scaling clinical and systems approaches to prevent, treat, and heal firearm-related harms in impacted communities.

Healthcare institutions and research organizations in Maryland conducting gun violence prevention or related health and medicine studies can access funding through grants from Kaiser Permanente; awards up to US $250,000 support pilot or formative healthcare research. Projects should expand or test evidence-informed clinical care models addressing firearm violence or firearm suicide, especially in highly impacted communities across the U.S.

Research institutions and other eligible organizations working on firearm injury and gun violence prevention, including in Maryland, can apply for CDC support to rigorously evaluate innovative prevention approaches. With a mission to prevent injuries and violence, CDC provides funding up to US $650,000 for studies using existing or newly collected data on firearm-related harms.

Rapid Response Grants 

Emergency funding after mass tragedies.

In the wake of tragic mass events, such as shooting, speed matters. Our Rapid Response Grants provide expedited funding to victims and their families when time is of the essence. These grants ensure that families aren’t left waiting for critical support when they need it most.

• Awarded swiftly after mass casualty events
• Designed to provide urgent, compassionate support in crisis situations

The Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL 2.0) initiative aims to provide multiyear funding for state and local health departments to implement violence prevention strategies for adolescents and young adults. Key focuses include enhancing data-driven decision-making, building capacity for evidence-based strategies, integrating youth mental health support, fostering multisector collaborations, and prioritizing the prevention of various forms of violence, ensuring comprehensive support for youth development.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County can seek funding for community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer, cleaner, greener, and more vibrant. Baltimore Community Foundation supports initiatives such as gun violence prevention, traffic safety, crime reduction, and related community safety and engagement projects in Maryland neighborhoods.

501(c)(3) public charities working on Jewish community programs, including gun violence prevention or related advocacy in Maryland or nationally, can apply for the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund’s invitation-only support. Funding focuses on combating antisemitism, engaging Jews in social justice issues like preventing gun violence, and innovative projects that enhance Judaism’s relevance.