Maryland Youth Capacity Funding via Ausherman Family Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Frederick County, Maryland can apply for Ausherman Family Foundation’s capacity building grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $25,000 for organizational planning, leadership development, technology, and internal operations. Youth-serving organizations and programs for children, teens, and families may be especially competitive if they seek to strengthen long-term effectiveness.
Ausherman Family Foundation Inc
BGE Charitable Contributions
BGE Charitable Contributions supports community enhancement through focused corporate giving in four key areas: building Exelon's future workforce, energy empowerment, local vitality enrichment, and equal access to arts and culture. By investing in diverse nonprofit organizations, BGE aims to create sustainable improvements in education, environmental conservation, and cultural access, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the values and needs of the communities it serves.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Comis Foundation Youth Education Grants in Maryland
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations working on educational outcomes and whole-child support in Maryland can apply for Comis Foundation grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $75,000. Funding supports pilot programs, proof-of-concept projects, capacity building, innovation, and general operating support that help children and youth explore, learn, and thrive, including nationally reaching initiatives.
The Comis Foundation
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Youth Education Grants in Maryland
Focused on health, mental health, and public education, Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation invites Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for support. Baltimore-area organizations serving youth may be eligible for programs improving school leadership and teaching, arts and STEM education, school climate, or community-based mental health and health access initiatives.
Jacob And Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc
Delaplaine Foundation Youth Services Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on youth services, Delaplaine Foundation invites Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 509(a) public institutions to seek support for programs serving children and young people. Funding can back cultural arts, education, health and mental health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enrichment initiatives, with priority for projects demonstrating long-term, measurable community benefits.
Delaplaine Foundation
Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Maryland
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
The Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in Maryland supports vital criminal justice initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety. It provides essential funding to address gaps in services related to violent crime, victim assistance, law enforcement, and rehabilitation. Managed by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, this grant encourages public input on its draft application, fostering community involvement in shaping effective crime prevention strategies.
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services
Community Foundation of Frederick County Youth Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofits, government agencies, religious organizations, and civic groups in Maryland can apply for the Community Foundation of Frederick County’s Impact Grants; awards more than US $500 for community programs. Youth services organizations in Frederick County, including those focused on education, health, arts, and human services for young people, may be especially well-suited.
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated
Youth and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland communities where Penn National Gaming operates can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation grants to support education, human services, and youth-focused community development programs. Funding may benefit youth programs in Cecil County through initiatives in education, health, cultural affairs, and services for children and disadvantaged populations.
Penn National Gaming
Youth and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Abell Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations, government agencies, and fiscally sponsored projects serving Baltimore City can apply for Abell Foundation grants over More than US $10,000 to support youth and community initiatives. Funding can cover education, after-school and summer programs, health and human services, workforce development, arts, environment, and broader community development in Maryland.
The Abell Foundation Inc.
Youth and Family Program Grants from Knott Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 6, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving youth and families in Maryland’s Archdiocese of Baltimore can apply for $10,000 - $45,000 to support arts, education, health care, and human services programs. The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation offers one-year General Fund grants via a Letter of Inquiry, plus smaller discretionary awards and invitation-only strategic initiatives.
Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc
Drescher Foundation Grant
Full proposal due Oct 9, 2026
The Drescher Foundation, established in 1989, is dedicated to enhancing community life in Harford County, Maryland. It provides support to nonprofit organizations focusing on health, education, and human services. The foundation prioritizes programs that improve quality of life through essential services, health initiatives, educational opportunities for youth, and cultural projects. Grants are available for tax-exempt organizations engaging in significant local activities, promoting community well-being and vibrancy.
Drescher Foundation
Kahlert Foundation Youth Program Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Oct 17, 2026
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland can seek funding to strengthen youth programs, education, health, and human services. Focused on community impact, Kahlert Foundation invites nonprofits in areas like Baltimore City, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties to request support for capital projects, programs, or general operations that measurably improve quality of life.
Kahlert Foundation Inc
Wawa Foundation Grants for Maryland Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Nov 1, 2026
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland can seek more than US $2,500 to support health, hunger relief, or everyday hero initiatives that benefit children and teens. Wawa Foundation supports youth services in Maryland by funding pediatric health care, K–12 education and mentoring, food access programs, and efforts honoring and assisting first responders, military members, veterans, and other community heroes.
Wawa Foundation
Youth and Community Funding from Cafritz Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities serving youth and families in Prince George’s or Montgomery County, Maryland can apply for Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation grants; awards US $10,000 - US $250,000 for programs. Funding may support youth development, academic success, after-school and summer programs, family services, and related community initiatives for vulnerable residents.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Advancement of Music Grants
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
The Presser Foundation, established in 1939, offers grants between $2,500 and $50,000 to support music organizations across diverse genres. Focused on fostering music education and philanthropy, the Foundation seeks to empower non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia. However, it does not fund theater or dance productions. Proposals are evaluated based on organizational accomplishments, community value, stability, and overall contributions to the music community.
Presser Foundation
Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants for Maryland Environmental Education
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Maryland schools, nonprofits, public agencies, and community groups can seek funding to deliver environmental education that builds student literacy and action. Focused on environmental education, Chesapeake Bay Trust invites Maryland youth-serving organizations to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences or strengthen district-wide environmental literacy capacity, with awards up to US $120,000 across eligible multi-year projects.
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Maryland Youth Environmental Education Funding via Chesapeake Bay Trust
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Schools, community-based organizations, and agencies in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay watershed can seek funding for youth environmental education projects, outdoor investigations, and educator training. Chesapeake Bay Trust offers up to US $10,000 for field trips, fieldwork, schoolyard habitats, community improvements, and professional development supporting Pre-K–12 Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Herb Block Foundation Grants for Maryland Education
Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
Maryland youth and adult education nonprofits can access funding through the Herb Block Foundation to run academic enrichment, after-school, mentoring, literacy, GED, and vocational training programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving the greater Washington, DC region in nearby Maryland counties may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of programming.
Herb Block Foundation
Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Support for Maryland Youth Programs
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Maryland youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups with budgets under $350,000 can receive five-year grants up to US $250,000 for Baltimore-based, youth-centered programming. Focused on youth services and development, Baltimore Children and Youth Fund prioritizes Baltimore City-based groups led by Black and Brown people and provides intensive capacity-building support alongside funding.
Baltimore Children And Youth Fund Inc
Thomas Wilson Foundation Youth Grants in Maryland
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit programs improving the health and welfare of children and youth in Baltimore City can access funding through the Thomas Wilson Foundation, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000. Grants support pediatric medical research, medical services, social and community services, educational programs, after-school and summer programs, and camps serving Baltimore City youth 18 or younger.
Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore City (Thomas Wilson Foundation)
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation Youth Grants in Maryland
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking funding for tangible items for youth services and related community programs in Maryland can apply for grants up to US $10,000. Grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation help support established programs in areas like youth development, recreation, education, and human services, with preference for projects serving broader community needs.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Maryland State Department of Education Special Education Grants in Maryland
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Maryland youth-serving nonprofits, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education can access funding through the Maryland State Department of Education to improve early intervention and special education services for children and youth with disabilities from birth through age 21. Projects should use evidence-based practices to advance equitable outcomes and build educator and leadership capacity in inclusive learning environments.
Maryland State Department of Education
Rural Maryland Council Youth Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Rural-serving nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland can seek funding to expand youth engagement, leadership development, and related rural development initiatives. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, Rural Maryland Council provides support for programs such as youth enrichment, career technology centers, and other projects that build capacity in agricultural, economic, and community development.
Rural Maryland Council
Greenspring Advisors Support for Maryland Workforce Programs
Full proposal due Jun 30, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored programs focused on workforce and economic development can receive US $5,000 - US $20,000 to support operations or specific initiatives. Greenspring Advisors provides funding for job and skills training, internships, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, with special consideration for youth and underserved populations, alongside similar opportunities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Greenspring Advisors
After-School Education Grants for Youth from Maryland State Department of Education
Applications due Jul 6, 2027
Focused on after-school academic enrichment, the Maryland State Department of Education invites Maryland youth-serving organizations and schools to apply for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center program. Grants of US $50,000 - US $400,000 support out-of-school-time learning, youth development, arts, STEM, and family literacy activities for students, especially those in low-performing schools.
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland Housing Department Youth Project Grants
Applications due Jul 7, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community projects, including youth services and programs, can apply for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Community Investment Tax Credits, awarding up to US $10,000 in state tax credit allocations. Eligible projects must be in or serve Priority Funding Areas in Maryland and help attract individual and business contributions.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Marriott Foundation Grants for Maryland Youth Programs
Applications due Aug 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth education or workforce readiness programs in Maryland, especially Montgomery County, can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in general operating support. The Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation focuses on early childhood development, mentoring, and gainful employment opportunities for vulnerable youth and families in the Washington, D.C. metro region.
Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation