Grants for Maryland nonprofits address a wide range of focus areas, from health grants to the arts. Learn more about grants for Maryland with our Grantfinder search tool. Become a member.
Giving Trends in Maryland
With it’s close proximity to Virginia and Washington, D.C., there’s quite a bit of overlap between grants for Maryland and it’s immediate surrounding areas. With over 1,500 grantmakers in Maryland, foundations conducted over $80 million in grants there in 2018 alone.
Knowledge about grants for Maryland nonprofits tends to run through the Maryland Philanthropy Network, which works to advance individual foundations’ impact through networking, and Maryland Nonprofits. Both organizations offer workshops and research about the state of philanthropy in Maryland. Overall, foundations in Maryland tend to prioritize giving grants for education, health, housing, community development and human services with much funding concentrating around Baltimore. Racial equity work has also been expanding in recent years in the state in light of 2020. As well, climate change is another increasing topic of importance for many foundations as the changing climate effects the state. Of particular note, the relationship between equity and the climate is crucial to both.
Major funders that make grants for Maryland include the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Abell Foundation, Inc., T. Rowe Price Charitable, France-Merrick Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, The Baltimore Community Foundation, and The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, among many others.
Foundations for Maryland
ABELL FOUNDATION
The Abell Foundation awards grants across multiple areas of interest including education, workforce development, health and human services, community development, criminal justice and addiction, environment, arts.
KEITH CAMPBELL FOUNDATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment supports Environment, protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay region and Baltimore, Maryland.
ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION
The Annie E. Casey Foundation supports education, job opportunities, health, and neighborhoods in its headquarters location of Baltimore, Maryland and elsewhere in the U.S.
ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE
The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore supports hunger, homelessness, human services, Jewish faith, social justice and the connection to Israel in Maryland.
CHESAPEAKE CHARITIES
The Chesapeake Charities supports animal welfare, human services, education and other community benefit needs in Maryland.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County supports human services, education, the environment, healthcare, the arts and economic development in Maryland.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore supports education, youth, human services, health, community development, arts and culture, animal welfare and faith-based programs in Maryland.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY
The Community Foundation of Frederick County supports health, human services, homelessness and education in Maryland.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY
The Community Foundation of Howard County supports education, arts and culture, youth, human services, health, civic engagement and other community needs in Maryland.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland supports arts and culture, education and scholarships, the environment, general community improvement, health and wellness, youth and veterans in Maryland.
HARON DAHAN FOUNDATION
The Haron Dahan Foundation supports Jewish organizations, religion, education, hospitals and human services in Maryland.
GOLDSEKER FOUNDATION
The Goldseker Foundation supports community development, education and strengthening the nonprofit sector in the Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area.
RICHARD A. HENSON FOUNDATION
The Richard A. Henson Foundation supports community betterment, education, housing and human services in Maryland.
DAVID AND BARBARA B. HIRSCHHORN FOUNDATION
The David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation supports Jewish causes, education and literacy, human services, summer camps, and intergroup understanding in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
MARION I. AND HENRY J. KNOTT FOUNDATION
The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation supports arts and humanities, Catholic activities, education, health care and human services in Maryland.
MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
The Maryland Legal Services Corporation supports Maryland nonprofits that assist people in need of civil legal services.
MID-SHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Mid-Shore Community Foundation supports health, animals, children and youth, elderly, education, human services, arts and culture and other community needs in Maryland.
FRANKLIN P. AND ARTHUR W. PERDUE FOUNDATION
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation supports education, agriculture, environment, health and social services, public safety, hunger, poverty and culture and heritage in Maryland and other places where the Perdue company conducts business.
PLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Plank Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, religious institutions, and entrepreneurship. It also earmarks funds for other causes like health and human services.
ROLLINS-LUETKEMEYER FOUNDATION
The Rollins-Luetkemeyer Foundation supports early childhood education, K-12 education, arts and culture, health and human services in Maryland.
T.ROWE PRICE FOUNDATION
Baltimore is a big priority for this corporate funder. Areas of interest include education, arts and culture, and human services.
HENRY AND RUTH BLAUSTEIN ROSENBERG FOUNDATION
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation supports arts and culture, youth development, health, and adult self-sufficiency in the Baltimore area of Maryland.
AARON STRAUS AND LILLIE STRAUS FOUNDATION
The Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation supports Jewish community services, children and youth, nonprofit infrastructure and arts and culture in the Baltimore region of Maryland.
HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG FOUNDATION
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation supports housing, health, jobs, education, and community services in Baltimore, Maryland and elsewhere in the U.S.
