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Nonprofit Navigator

The Nonprofit Navigator is a direct, hands-on partner for securing the funding you need. The navigator’s primary role is to cut through grant complexity, offering tailored support for applicants, awardees, and seekers of state, federal, local, and private grants. Below you will find many opportunities from training events to grant programs and more .

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Request a one-on-one session for immediate help with resolving awarded state grant delays and difficulties, targeted multi-level grant search, final application review (all grants), technical assistance (state grants) and grant writing resources.

Upcoming Trainings, Technical Assistance & Events

CostLocationTopicOrganizationDate & Time
FreeVirtualDesign Patterns for the Fashion IndustryMD Volunteer Lawyer of the Arts & Maryland State Arts Council6/09/26
@2PM
FreeVirtualAsk Dee!Community Foundation of Howard County6/09/26
@4PM
$35Frederick Community College, JBK Theatre2026 Frederick Nonprofit SummitAusherman Family Foundation6/09/26
@8:30AM
FreeVirtualCases for Support with Tom AhernMid-Shore Community Foundation6/24/26
@9AM
Member Ticket: $60
Non-Member Ticket: $100
Nonprofit Development Center Ticket: Free
VirtualStrategic Planning PrimerMaryland Nonprofits6/24/26
@9AM
$25The Commons on Research Dr., Annapolis MD, 21401Youth Mental Health First Aid (In-Person Course)Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County6/25/26
@9:30AM
$75J Millard Tawes Center Coppin State University 2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216Bridging Communities Conference 2026Comptroller of Maryland@6/30/26
@8AM
FreeVirtualAsk Dee!Community Foundation of Howard County7/14/26
@4PM
Member Ticket: $129
Nonprofit Development Center Ticket: $29
Non-member Ticket: $199
Association of Community Services of Howard County
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD, 21046
Data Beyond the BasicsMaryland Nonprofits7/14/26
@9AM
FreeVirtualFY27 Public Art Across Maryland How to Apply Grant Info SessionMaryland State Arts Council7/14/26
@12PM
FreeChesapeake College (HEC 110) 1000 College CircleWye Mills, MD, 21679Leadership for Nonprofit with Dr. Joe ThomasMid-Shore Community Foundation7/21/26
@9AM

Federal Grants

CategoryAgencyGrant NameDue Date
EducationOffice of Elementary and Secondary EducationTeacher and School Leader Incentive Fund 84.374A6/09/26
EducationOffice of Elementary and Secondary EducationInnovative Approaches to Literacy 84.215G6/09/26
Food AssistanceDepartment of AgricultureMicro-Grants for Food Security Program6/22/26
Victim Services, Human ServicesOffice for Victims of CrimeOVC FY26 Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime6/23/26
Victims Services,
Human Services
Office for Victims of CrimeOVC FY26 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse6/23/26
EducationDepartment of EducationOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C6/26/26
TechNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyRegional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development6/28/26
Education, HealthRural Utilities ServiceDistance Learning and Telemedicine Grants6/30/26
Preservation, Heritage/CultureNational Parks ServiceFY2026 – Historic Preservation Fund – Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants6/30/26
Preservation, Heritage/CultureNational Parks ServiceFY25 Historic Preservation Fund – Underrepresented Communities Grants7/07/26
Domestic Violence, Human ServicesOffice on Violence Against WomenOVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program7/16/26
Domestic Violence, Human ServicesOffice on Violence Against WomenOVW Fiscal Year 2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (Rural Grant Program)7/24/26
Housing, Homeless Prevention, YouthDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFY26 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO8/26/26
Victim Services, Human ServicesOffice for Victims of CrimeOVC FY26 Services for Victims of Crime8/26/26
Heritage/Culture, PreservationNational Park ServiceFY2026 ABPP – Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant9/30/26

State Grants

If you own or are in the process of obtaining property, then environmental due diligence is critical for determining the types of property issues you might be dealing with. The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is surveying Maryland nonprofits to determine their interest in obtaining free environmental site assessments as part of the environmental due diligence process. If enough Maryland nonprofits express interest in this service, MDP will investigate the possibility of a coordinated proposal to apply for brownfield grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If you are in need of funding for cleanup support of a property, whether for lead paint, asbestos, and underground storage tanks, or for something more significant, this will be of interest to MDP as well. Please email MDP at mdp.brownfields@maryland.gov to express your interest, and we will reach out if/when we are preparing to apply for a grant.

Agency/DepartmentGrant NameDue Date
Maryland Robotics Grant FY276/05/26
Department of EducationState Aided Institutions (SAI) Program6/05/26
Department of EducationTogetherMD Grant Program6/26/26
Maryland Historical Trust Grants PortalAfrican American Heritage Preservation Program7/01/26
Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and PolicyByrne State Crisis Intervention Program (BSCI)7/24/26
Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentState Revitalization Programs (SRP)8/06/26
Maryland State Arts CouncilGrants for Organizations9/15/26

Local Grants

CategoryGrant MakerGrant NameDue Date
Behavioral Health, Education, Housing, Recreation, Reentry, Workforce DevelopmentKent CountyCommunity Repair & Reinvestment Fund6/30/26
Recovery ServicesKent CountyORF Small Grant Program6/30/26
Capital, ArtsMontgomery CountyFY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (Stages 1 & 2)7/06/26
Arts, Capital, Human Services, Health, EducationMontgomery CountyFY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (Stage 2)7/07/26
Anne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel CountyArdath M. Cade Scholarship FundRolling
City of RockvilleCity of RockvilleBike Rack GrantRolling
Montgomery CountyMontgomery CountyNeighborhood Events Matching Funds GrantRolling
Washington CountyGeneral Fund Contingency FundingRolling
Washington CountyHotel Rental Tax FundingRolling
Montgomery CountyMontgomery CountyFY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant ProgramRolling until funds are used

Private Funding

CategoryGrant MakerGrant NameDue DateLocation
ArtsSalisbury Wicomico Arts CouncilCAD Arts Operating Grant (must have received SWAC funding prior to applying)6/05/26Wicomico County
ArtsArts Council of Anne Arundel CountyStrategic Impact Grants6/11/26Anne Arundel County
Arts, Heritage/CultureBaltimore Community Foundation
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
6/12/26Greater Baltimore
Open topic (fit with mission)Community Foundation of the Eastern ShoreGeneral Letter of Inquiry6/15/26Eastern Shore, Somerset County, Worcester County, Wicomico County
ArtsHarford County Cultural Arts BoardAccess Arts Grants6/15/26Harford County
LegalBarbra McDowell Social Justice CenterGrants6/15/26
Open topic (fit with mission)Community Foundation of the Eastern ShoreFY26 Mini-Grant Application6/16/26Eastern Shore, Somerset County, Worcester County, Wicomico County
Arts, Heritage/Culture, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Aging, Veterans, Capacity Building, Families, Youth, Food AssistanceCommunity Foundation of the Eastern ShoreMini-Grant Application6/16/26Eastern Shore, Somerset County, Worcester County, Wicomico County
ArtsHarford County Cultural Arts BoardGeneral Operating Support Grants6/26/26Harford County
ArtsHarford County Cultural Arts BoardArts Programming Grants6/26/26Harford County
Economic Welfare, Community Development, Workforce DevelopmentBaltimore Community FoundationGreenSpring Grant Program6/30/26Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Greater Baltimore
ArtsHarford County Cultural Arts BoardArts in Education6/30/26Harford County
Arts, EducationClassics for Kids FoundationGrant6/30/26
HealthMid-Shore Community FoundationCaroline Foundation7/01/26Caroline County,
Kent County,
Dorchester County,
Queen Anne’s County,
Talbot County
EnvironmentNew Earth FoundationNew Earth Grants7/01/26
Animal WelfareWilliam E Dean III FoundationGrants7/01/26
Human Services, Housing, Homeless PreventionCiti FoundationCiti Foundation 2026 Housing Supply RFP7/01/26
LegalImpact FundGrants7/07/26
Environment, EducationChesapeake Bay TrustYouth Environmental Education Grant Program7/09/26
Food AssistanceWalmartSpark Good Local Grants7/15/26
Animal WelfareCold Nose FoundationGrants7/31/26

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