Maryland Community Funding via Baltimore Gas and Electric
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Maryland can seek support for STEM education, workforce preparation, environmental stewardship, community development, and arts access initiatives. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Baltimore Gas and Electric provides grants to programs that improve quality of life, including mentoring and tutoring efforts that build Exelon’s future workforce.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Maryland Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for programmatic needs. Grants may benefit tutoring and mentoring initiatives that serve youth and families in local communities. Applicants must submit monetary requests only and demonstrate measurable outcomes, community need, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare in Maryland and beyond can seek funding for youth-focused programs, including mentoring and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as child advocacy, early childhood development, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related workshops or scholarships.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Maryland
Educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying nonprofits in Maryland can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that include tutoring and mentoring components. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support K–12 academic performance, STEM, college and career pathways, job training, financial literacy, and neighborhood revitalization efforts with long-term community impact.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Maryland organizations offering arts education, STEAM initiatives, or artist development that reach large populations may be competitive, with program, capital, and limited general or endowment support available.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Maryland Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education, community development, or services for low- and moderate-income residents can access funding through PNC Foundation. Grants support early learning, affordable housing, small business assistance, arts and culture, and other community services, and may benefit mentoring and tutoring components within these programs in PNC presence communities.
PNC Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Education
Maryland 501(c)(3) charitable, educational, scientific, and medical organizations seeking program support may be eligible for this opportunity, with all funds used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed nonprofits expand services that significantly benefit their target populations, which can include youth tutoring and mentoring initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Wawa Foundation Grants for Maryland Heroes
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland working in health, hunger relief, or support for everyday heroes can seek more than US $2,500 to expand their programs. Wawa Foundation supports pediatric health, food access, and initiatives for military, veterans, first responders, and at-risk K–12 youth, which can include mentoring-focused efforts within its six-state service area.
Wawa Foundation
Marriott Foundation Grants for Maryland Youth Programs
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting early childhood education, mentoring, youth leadership, or job readiness in Maryland can apply for US $5,000 - US $10,000 in general operating support. Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation supports tutoring and mentoring efforts, especially those helping vulnerable youth and families in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, including Montgomery County.
Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation
Workforce Training Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, government units, and places of worship in Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore offering workforce training, scholarships, or mentoring programs can apply for up to US $7,500 to support professional and career development. Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore prioritizes programs with occupational education, internships, pre-apprenticeships, leadership development, and services for people with disabilities and students.
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Maryland
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Maryland can receive support to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds communications that highlight impact, which may benefit mentoring and youth development programs within its education and wellness pillars. Awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Maryland Youth
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth, families, education, and related needs in Maryland and the broader Southern region can seek program funding that creates tangible, meaningful impact. Robinson Foundation supports tutoring, mentoring, poverty relief, medical assistance, animal welfare, disaster relief, and spiritual or veterans’ initiatives for established organizations active more than three years, excluding capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Maryland Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, including mentoring-related programs. Insperity supports organizations connected to its employees, client base, or local communities through philanthropic contributions and sponsorships, with applications reviewed in about 45 days and limited to one request per year.
Insperity
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Education Grants in Maryland
Full proposal due Oct 20, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Baltimore, Maryland can seek funding for K–12 education, early childhood development, after-school, and summer learning programs that support student success. Grants from Lockhart Vaughan Foundation help Maryland tutoring and mentoring initiatives focused on literacy, school readiness, and challenging motivated public school students, as well as related community development and environmental projects in Baltimore.
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Inc
Youth Education Grants for Baltimore Nonprofits via Lockhart Vaughan Foundation
Full proposal due Oct 20, 2026
Baltimore 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth education, mentoring, after-school, or summer learning programs can apply for grants supporting K–12 achievement and early childhood development in Maryland. Grants from Lockhart Vaughan Foundation also back community development and visible greening and watershed projects, so organizations blending mentoring with neighborhood or environmental initiatives may be competitive.
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Maryland Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs in Maryland. Focused on community impact, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Maryland tutoring and mentoring initiatives that align with its priorities and serve communities within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing facility.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Maryland can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, including mentoring-related work, through the Lawrence Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants are unrestricted and may support either general operating needs or specific projects, with reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland that address basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants, which fund hunger relief, shelter, housing stability, and adult self-sufficiency programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with support for economic development, arts access, and volunteer-engaged initiatives that may include mentoring components.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Community Program Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations running education, tutoring, mentoring, social service, health, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based nonprofits may apply for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project support, following an LOI and annual application process between October 1 and March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Herb Block Foundation Grants for Maryland Education
Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
Maryland nonprofits running mentoring, tutoring, or education programs for youth or adults in the greater Washington, DC region can access funding through the Herb Block Foundation’s Pathways Out of Poverty Grant. Awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support in-school or community-based programs, after-school mentoring, literacy, GED preparation, vocational training, and job placement services.
Herb Block Foundation
Community Foundation Women’s Empowerment Grants in Maryland
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofits and eligible agencies in Frederick County, Maryland that run programs empowering women 18 and older can apply for Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland grants, with awards from US $1,000 - US $40,000. Funding can support mentoring, workforce development, education, housing stability, transportation, childcare, and financial literacy to promote women’s self-sufficiency.
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated
Teacher Pipeline Grants for Districts from Maryland State Department of Education
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
Maryland local school systems and their partners can receive funding to recruit and train school-based employees to become licensed teachers while they continue working in Maryland schools. The Maryland State Department of Education supports formal collaboratives covering tuition, books, fees, and mentor support in exchange for a three-year service commitment in high-needs teaching roles.
Maryland State Department of Education
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support to benefit underserved individuals and families. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation focuses on U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, and mentoring or tutoring programs that advance literacy, job readiness, or childhood development may be eligible.
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 and families through mentoring, education, housing, food security, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. U.S.-based nonprofits and equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore may be eligible for this community-impact funding.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Maryland State Department of Education Grants for Maryland Education Programs
Applications due Jun 5, 2027
Nonprofit organizations offering experiential, curriculum-aligned educational programs for Maryland students can access funding for activities like mentoring, tutoring, and enriched field trips. Maryland State Department of Education supports programs that provide one-on-one support, free or reduced admission, and other learning experiences that cannot be replicated in the classroom.
Maryland State Department of Education
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborations addressing significant social issues across the U.S. Recognized partnerships can include mentoring and tutoring initiatives that unite public, private, and social sector leaders as equal partners to improve communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation