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Please find the resources below regarding funding and grant opportunities available to nonprofit organizations having events benefiting residents in Baltimore, Maryland. Please contact person and ask to be added to their newsletter distribution list.
1. Governor's Office Grant Opportunity
The Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) is the HQ of Maryland's efforts to improve the well-being of all kids and end child poverty in the state.
Through partnerships across government, community, and the private sector, the GOC takes on the key issues impacting Maryland children.
ENOUGH Grant Program Application
Support for Communities - ENOUGH Grant Program Training Hub and Resource Library: The Governor's Office for Children has partnered with experts from across the country to provide training for prospective ENOUGH applicants. We encourage you to engage with the robust content available on the Training Hub and Resource Library as you develop your application. Read more at https://goc.maryland.gov/Pages/enough-support.aspx
Read more about the Maryland’s FY2026 budget that provides the Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) with $17 million for the ENOUGH Grant Program including how to apply visit https://goc.maryland.gov/Pages/NOFO-dates.aspx
General & Media Inquiries: GOC.Admin@Maryland.gov
Questions about ENOUGH Grant Application and Initiative: ENOUGH@maryland.gov
To receive all updates and correspondence on the Office and the ENOUGH Initiative: Join the Governor's Office for Children mailing list
2. Local Foundations that support Baltimore Nonprofits with Partnership and Grant Opportunities
A. Children's Funding Project - Mission: We help communities and states expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing. We envision a nation where all children and youth thrive because all communities maintain equitable, coordinated, and sustainable funding for comprehensive programs and services.
Read more about their services and partnership opportunities at https://childrensfundingproject.org/
Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services - This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of 304 federal funding streams that support children and youth, as well as policy and funding changes that may affect these funding streams.
Review this database at https://childrensfundingproject.org/resource/federal-funding-streams-for-children-and-youth-services/
Family League of Baltimore (Family League) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served as the designated Local Management Board for the City of Baltimore since 1991. Family League works collaboratively to support data-informed, community-driven solutions that align resources to dismantle the systemic barriers which limit the possibilities for children, families, and communities. Stewardship, performance, trust, respect, innovation, and equity are the core values that guide this work. Powered by and in partnership with community, we will address inequities in education, health, and economic opportunity through an anti-racist lens to ensure that positive outcomes can be a reality for all Baltimoreans. In Fiscal Year 2021, Family League invested more than $22.8 million in 98 funded partners, benefitting more than 25,000 children, youth, and adults in Baltimore. Read more and subscribe to their newsletter at https://familyleague.org/
Contact: Jonathan Carter
Email: jcarter@familyleague.org - Phone: 410-662-5500
C. Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has awarded grants to nine non-profits through the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program (MFARM). A competitive grant aiming to help those who are food insecure, MFARM also provides a market for Maryland farmers and seafood providers by allowing Maryland food banks, charitable emergency food and eligible nonprofits to purchase agriculture and seafood products from businesses listed in the Certified Local Farm and Fish Directory. For more information about this grant program, including information on the next round of grants, please contact MFARM Program Administrator Karen Fedor at (410) 841-5773 or Karen.Fedor@Maryland.gov.
The NourishMD Grant Program is a targeted investment designed to expand access to healthy and fresh foods in Maryland communities experiencing food insecurity by providing direct grants to eligible retailers.
Available Funding
Grant Size: $25,000 – $150,000
Total Funding Available: Up to $2 million
The NourishMD Grant Program application portal opened January 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST, and will close February 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Award notifications are expected in May 2026, with funding disbursed following Board of Public Works approval.
Read more including eligibility and application due date at
https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/NourishMD-Grant-Program.aspx
They give awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We provide seed funding for innovative pilots, support for ongoing community programs and services, and funding for capital projects. In addition to providing grant funding, the Foundation supports our nonprofit partners through connection to our local and national networks, as well as our team’s deep experience in and knowledge of Baltimore as it relates to our program areas. Read more at https://abell.org/grants/page/202/
F. SECU MD Foundation Grant (Apply Spring)
Supporting organizations that matter - Nonprofits across Maryland work tirelessly every day to support individuals and uplift communities. The SECU MD Foundation is proud to support community-based organizations that are providing innovative, multi-faceted programming. This work helps Marylanders access resources and opportunities, build skills and achieve personal and financial wellness. Read more at https://www.secumdfoundation.org/programs/grants/
G. Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program - Grant has passed, but my contact to apply next year.
The Maryland Environmental Trust in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture as well as the Chesapeake Bay Trust presents the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program. Grants through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program help volunteer-based, nonprofit groups, communities and land trusts in Maryland to support environmental education projects, litter removal, citizen stewardship and to protect natural resources in urban and rural areas.
Combined, this partnership has provided more than a million dollars over the past three decades to nonprofits, schools, land trusts and volunteer-based programs that work to protect natural resources while enhancing the lives of Maryland citizens and generations to come. Read more at https://dnr.maryland.gov/met/Pages/grant_programs.aspx
Application Process: The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s applications are all submitted though an online system. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Vice President of Progam, Outreach and Education, Kacey Wetzel at 410-974-2941, ext. 104 or at KWetzel@cbtrust.org Website: https://cbtrust.org/grants/keep-maryland-beautiful/
H. South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) - The Winter 2026 Community Grants application is now open and the deadline is February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm.
SBGP was established in 2016 to help implement the South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan, a sweeping plan to improve neighborhoods near the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, with funding provided by the Local Impact Grants generated by video lottery terminals.
In order to be eligible to apply, your project must serve or otherwise benefit the residents, businesses, institutions or organizations of the District. Click here for a list of the neighborhoods where we work. Read more and how to apply at https://sbgpartnership.org/community-grants/
I. Partnership with the Maryland Food Bank
Partners are an important part of Maryland Food Bank’s strategy to increase food access across the state. With an ever-changing landscape, we use local, regional, and national data to help determine where and when to add new food distribution partnerships. The Maryland Food Bank envisions a network of partners who distribute food and build sustainable pathways out of hunger. We look to collaborate with partners who provide food, resources, and services to support our neighbors year-round. This integrated approach not only provides consistent access to food but also builds capabilities within communities to address root causes of hunger. Please be mindful that the Maryland Food Bank does not accept temporary or seasonal partnerships.
Read more at https://mdfoodbank.org/hunger-in-maryland/programs/partnership-with-maryland-food-bank/
J. Dr. Scholl Foundation Grant Opportunity
The Dr. Scholl Foundation was established by William M. Scholl, M.D. in 1947, almost 40 years after he founded the foot care company. It is a private, independent grant-making foundation for charitable purposes.
Applications for grants are considered in the following areas:
Applicants who wish to personally visit the Foundation or have a conference call with an officer may telephone for an appointment after your application has been accepted.
Dr. Scholl Foundation
1033 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 230
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Office: (847) 559-7430 Apply or read more at: https://www.drschollfoundation.com/application-procedures/appointments/
K. United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant - Currently Closed, but subscribe to their newsletter
United Way of Central Maryland’s United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant is an opportunity for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support the basic needs of individuals and families in Central Maryland to receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. Organizations who are facing urgent challenges, and who have total annual operating budgets of under $5,000,000, may apply for funding directly aligned with one of following priorities:
Read more and subscribe to their newsletter at https://uwcm.org/grants-funding-opportunities/
L. Baltimore Community Foundation Grants
Since 1972, we’ve deployed $650M in funding to programs, civic projects, and nonprofits across Baltimore city and county. Our strategic grantmaking efforts mobilize investment, supporting the economic and social development of the region while driving steady progress.
If your nonprofit has a solution for the challenges that impact Baltimore schools and neighborhoods, we want to hear about it. Learn more about our strategic grantmaking focus areas and other grant opportunities below, then start your application to join our community of active changemakers.
Read more and apply for all their grant opportunities at https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/
M. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Grant Opportunities
The Greater Baltimore region has served as home to the Foundation’s headquarters since its founding by Harry and Jeanette Weinberg in 1959. The Foundation as we know it today has existed since 1990. Today, nearly 25 percent of the Foundation’s approximately $140 million in annual grantmaking supports direct service providers in Greater Baltimore, operating across all of the Foundation’s focus areas: Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services (see How We Give). Read more at https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/grants/where-we-give/
Read all the grants available at https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/grants/
3. Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative
The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI) program provides capital to Baltimore City’s community-based development organizations to successfully redevelop as many properties with Vacant Building Notices (VBNs) as they can. Based on community-driven vacancy reduction plans, organizations will be funded for a range of strategies, such as property acquisition, stabilization, renovation, and demolition. The Department’s investments are targeted to build from the strength of community assets to achieve whole block outcomes.
Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative is part of Reinvest Baltimore, which is guided by the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council.
Maryland DHCD and its partners have a strong sense of urgency to replace vacant properties with investments that propel the health of Baltimore City neighborhoods. Organizations are expected to be nimble, efficient, and fast.
Grants and loans to finance:
Awarded funds support activities that accelerate the remediation of vacant properties, particularly those with VBNs.
Activities must be located in Sustainable Community Areas in Baltimore City. Special consideration will be given to projects in the Baltimore City Vacancy Reduction Priority Geography.
Read more at https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Reinvest-Baltimore/Pages/BVRI.aspx
4. Baltimore City Grant and Funding Opportunities - Grants Management Office
DHCD helps make Baltimore City neighborhoods stronger by bringing in investors, developers, and home buyers. The department uses different types of funding, like grants and city bond funds, to help pay for important housing and neighborhood projects. DHCD also provides money and support for projects, especially for local developers and those working to build more affordable housing in Baltimore City.
DHCD helps make Baltimore City neighborhoods stronger by bringing in investors, developers, and home buyers. The department uses different types of funding, like grants and city bond funds, to help pay for important housing and neighborhood projects.
DHCD also provides money and support for projects, especially for local developers and those working to build more affordable housing in Baltimore City.
The AHTF is a special fund that never runs out and is used to help make housing fair for everyone in Baltimore. It helps build and protect affordable homes for both renters and homeowners. The fund also works to create more housing options for low-income working families and others who need affordable places to live.
DHCD’s Community Catalyst Grants (CCG) program helps support community projects and works with neighborhood groups to improve local areas. This program provides money for important projects that help make neighborhoods stronger. CCG is a competitive program, which means groups must apply for funding. New chances to apply are announced at different times.
CDBG is a program from HUD that helps local communities decide how to use federal money to support housing and public service programs. The main goal of CDBG is to help create strong communities by providing safe, affordable homes for low- and middle-income families and by creating more local job opportunities.
DHCD is in charge of managing the CDBG program for the City of Baltimore.
DHCD created the Developer Incentive Program to help people and organizations fix up vacant homes. This program gives money to groups, non-profits, and homeowners who are making big repairs to empty houses, including ones with a Vacant Building Notice (VBN). The homes must be in special areas of the city where the program focuses on improving neighborhoods. The money can be used to help pay for the full cost of fixing up the home.
DHCD wants Baltimore to have strong, thriving neighborhoods where people of all income levels can find a place to live. To help make this happen, the Office of Project Finance provides money to build homes and apartments that people can rent or buy. This helps create safe, affordable housing for the people of Baltimore City.
Read more including to how to apply and updates visit at
5. Baltimore County FY 2026 Community Development Grants
Baltimore County announces grant opportunities for FY 2027 funding. Nonprofit and government organizations serving County citizens are eligible to apply for grant monies in three areas:
Generally, grants range in size from $15,000 to $200,000 annually. The County encourages proposals from both new organizations and those who have previously received grant funds.
Please pass this information on to any organizations serving County citizens who you believe may be interested in providing comments during our public hearing or those interested in grant funding for FY 2027.
The links below allow applicants to download the necessary grant proposal documents for Fiscal Year 2027 funding made available through federal, state and County funds. The largest source of funds is derived from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Department of Housing and Community Development uses the CDBG guidelines to shape its proposals and the use of grant funds. Additional funding comes from the federal Emergency Solutions Grant, the State of Maryland and County General Funds.
For more information including applying, contact person, and address, please visit https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/housing/grants/grant-application
These businesses have established track records of partnering with Baltimore nonprofits for community resource fairs:
| Category | Potential Corporate Partner | Type of Help Provided |
| Food | Maryland Food Bank | Bulk food distribution and virtual food drive hosting. |
| Food | Eddie’s of Roland Park / Giant | Often provide gift cards or healthy snacks for community events. |
| Health | Johns Hopkins (SOURCE) | Can provide student volunteers and health screening coordination. |
| Clothing/Basic Needs | SECUMD & BGE | Known for corporate volunteer teams and community event sponsorships. |
| Toiletries/Goods | First Data / Northrop Grumman | Frequently engage in "kit packing" (toiletries/hygiene) for local events. |
Fiscal Sponsorship: If you are not yet a 501(c)(3), many of these grants (like SBGP or BCF) allow you to apply using a fiscal sponsor like the Baltimore Civic Fund.
Health Screenings: Contact the Baltimore City Health Department or local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) like Chase Brexton or Total Health Care by August 2026 to book their mobile units.
The "Winter Gap": Since November marks the start of cold weather, focus your grant narrative on "Winter Preparedness" (coats, heaters, flu shots) to increase your chances with emergency-focused donors.
Fiscal Sponsorship: If you are not yet a 501(c)(3), many of these grants (like SBGP or BCF) allow you to apply using a fiscal sponsor like the Baltimore Civic Fund.
Health Screenings: Contact the Baltimore City Health Department or local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) like Chase Brexton or Total Health Care by August 2026 to book their mobile units.
The "Winter Gap": Since November marks the start of cold weather, focus your grant narrative on "Winter Preparedness" (coats, heaters, flu shots) to increase your chances with emergency-focused donors.
🥇 Grocery & Food Companies
Giant Food
Safeway / Albertsons
Whole Foods
Walmart
Target
🥇 Healthcare & Insurance
Johns Hopkins Health System
University of Maryland Medical System
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
🥇 Finance & Utilities
SECU Credit Union
PNC Bank
Bank of America
BGE
🥇 Baltimore-Based Corporations
Under Armour
T. Rowe Price
Amazon
💡 These companies typically fund:
food drives
health screenings
faith-based outreach
clothing donations
Grocery chains (food donations)
Hospitals (health screenings)
Banks (cash sponsorship)
Retailers (clothing/toiletries)
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