1. The Baltimore Life Companies Grant Program
For more than 20 years, The Baltimore Life Companies have viewed community involvement as our responsibility, not only through financial support of local organizations, but through our employees’ commitment to volunteerism. To further demonstrate our belief in good corporate citizenship, Baltimore Life has established a community grants program to help nonprofit organizations enhance the quality of life in communities—Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington D.C. and West Virginia—where our employees live and work. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to multiple organizations.
All organizations applying for a $500 grant must be certified by the Internal Revenue Service as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Acceptable organizations also include libraries, senior centers, homeless shelters, or other non-profit organizations under the direction of governmental agencies. Projects and programs that help distressed families, enhance public safety and the community, and combat community deterioration receive special consideration. Religious organizations are not eligible, except when a religious organization houses a nondenominational charity such as a soup kitchen or homeless shelter.
Program Details
All grant applications must be received by The Baltimore Life Companies electronically or at a local agency no later than Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). Read more at https://www.baltlife.com/grants
2. Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP)
Food assistance • Humanitarian relief
Deadline: October 21, 2026
Supports eligible organizations involved in emergency food assistance. Maryland's FY2027–FY2028 application cycle opened September 21 and combines food-program and nutrition-equipment applications.
Contact: Linda Armstrong
410-767-7077
linda.armstrong2@maryland.gov
Official grant application at https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-community-grants/maryland-emergency-food-program-mefp/
3. Baltimore Women's Giving Circle — 2027 Grants
Women and families • Operating support
Up to $25,000
Deadline: December 15, 2026, 5 PM ET
Supports eligible organizations advancing opportunities for women and their families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Offers general operating and program grants. Application materials are already available to review.
Official application portal and guide at https://thebwgc.org/our_grant_process.php
4. AmeriCorps Maryland — Formula Funding
Nonprofit capacity • Community service
Deadline: November 4, 2026, 11:59 PM
Funding for eligible service programs addressing community needs. Particularly relevant to nonprofit initiatives involving volunteers, community engagement, education, environmental stewardship, and service delivery. This is not unrestricted general operating funding.
Official AmeriCorps Maryland funding notices and application at https://dsci.maryland.gov/americorps-md/notice-funding-opportunities
5. The Goldseker Foundation considers funding requests at four annual board meetings.
Interested applicants should review the steps to apply and the eligibility checklist at https://goldsekerfoundation.org/grantmaking/how-to-apply/
6. Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers and members. Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000.
Before submitting a grant, organizations must review the guidelines at https://www.walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines
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