Maryland Arts Access Funding via BGE
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Maryland offering arts, culture, or community programs can apply for Baltimore Gas and Electric’s charitable contributions. With a mission to strengthen local vitality, BGE provides Maryland theater and arts groups with support for equal access to arts and culture, STEM education, workforce development, environmental initiatives, and community enrichment.
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 through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. The foundation prioritizes evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes and broad community support in areas where Costco operates, so theater organizations with youth-focused educational or social service programming may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs can seek support for new or unaddressed social issues through the Creag Foundation, which accepts letters of inquiry by invitation. Maryland theater groups operating as eligible nonprofits with creative approaches to social problems may be considered for funding if they meet the one-year 501(c)(3) requirement.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs in Maryland and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and youth scholarships, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises in Maryland tackling urgent social or environmental challenges can seek up to US $300,000 over three years to scale proven solutions. Focused on bold, scalable impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports organizations serving underserved communities, including those whose theater-related programs meet its innovation, evidence, and growth criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Tech Solutions
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including applicants in Maryland. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities with innovative, early-stage solutions; awards up to US $100,000 are available worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Maryland
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Maryland can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit theater organizations with aligned community or educational programming.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland Theater Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including Maryland theaters and performing arts organizations, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Priority goes to arts education, artist development, and impactful youth engagement in the arts and sciences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Maryland Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children in Maryland and across the U.S. can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation prioritizes initiatives serving children and youth, including theater education efforts that fit its education focus.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities in Maryland and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, social, science education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that engage local partners and volunteers. Grants from La Roche help organizations delivering high-quality, sustainable programs, including theater and arts initiatives, that align with its four focus areas and are managed within its affiliate countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives such as arts and culture, theater-related community events, community development, housing, workforce education, hunger relief, environmental efforts, and diversity and inclusion through its regional U.S. sponsorships program.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant through social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief can apply for US $5,000 - US $250,000 in funding, including those in Maryland. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation support smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 operating in select countries worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations, including theater groups in Maryland, can seek project support from the Hansen Family Foundation; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it funds U.S.-based nonprofits working in children’s services, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, and cultural programs worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council Theater Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Theater and other arts-focused nonprofits in Maryland can receive annual operating or program support for public arts activities, with awards of more than US $50,000. Grants from Maryland State Arts Council help Maryland cultural organizations sustain dance, theater, music, visual arts, folk arts, and multidisciplinary programs that strengthen the state’s arts infrastructure.
Maryland State Arts Council
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Theater and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their impact through the Storytelling Grant. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, with a current emphasis on wildlife conservation nonprofits for unsolicited applications; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Maryland Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Maryland and the broader Southern region can seek support for programs in education, children and families, poverty relief, and related community services. Robinson Foundation supports projects with tangible, meaningful impact, including work that may involve theater when it advances these priorities and serves local communities.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, including theater-related groups. Insperity supports institutions that engage its employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work, with applications reviewed in approximately 45 days.
Insperity
Maryland Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Theater and arts nonprofits in Maryland can apply for funding to support 501(c)(3) charitable programs, including community services and environmental or peace-focused initiatives. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support, so Maryland theater organizations with broader community or environmental missions may be eligible for these grants.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Maryland seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help theater organizations that fit these priorities cover general operating or program/project costs, including reasonable indirect expenses.
Lawrence Foundation
Theater and Arts Funding for U.S. Nonprofits via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland producing theater or other cultural programs can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, performing arts, and community-based initiatives. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds a wide range of U.S. nonprofits, including arts, education, youth, seniors, disability services, and environmental and wildlife programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Presser Foundation Support for Maryland Music
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, and education organizations in Maryland within 75 miles of Philadelphia can receive general operating support through the Presser Foundation’s Advancement of Music Grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $50,000. Groups that incorporate theater elements into music-focused programming may be eligible if their core work is music.
Presser Foundation
Philip L. Graham Fund Theater Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering theater or related arts, education, or community programs can seek US $30,000 - US $75,000 for one-time projects, capital needs, or limited operating support. With a mission to strengthen the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the Philip L. Graham Fund supports organizations serving eligible Maryland counties within its arts and community-focused priorities.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Theater
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community development, and cultural enrichment programs. Theater and arts organizations that fit these focus areas, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and engage Ameriprise volunteers may be especially competitive; funding is available across the U.S.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and related community programs through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Theater organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3)s may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Maryland Music Facilities Funding via Presser Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit music performance, presenting, or education organizations in Maryland can apply for Presser Foundation capital support grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $100,000 for facilities and equipment projects. Eligible projects include construction, renovation, and technology upgrades, and theater groups with music-focused spaces or programs may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Presser Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support, including Maryland groups. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports critical community services, which may benefit theater organizations with qualifying community-focused programming in areas like literacy or workforce readiness.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc