Maryland Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary support of their programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups running youth, child welfare, or related community initiatives, including those connected to school or community gardening, may apply; applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs, including those running community or school gardening initiatives in Maryland, may be eligible for support. Creag Foundation supports creative, early-stage or evolving efforts across areas like community development, health, environment, and literacy that offer new approaches to societal challenges.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs can seek up to US $15,000 for direct services, training, and enrichment initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child-focused efforts worldwide, and Maryland horticulture and gardening projects that benefit children may be eligible if they align with these priorities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Focused on bold models with measurable impact, organizations in Maryland and beyond working on community, education, or garden-related initiatives may be eligible if they serve underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Maryland Gardens
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology-driven programs in crisis response, education, or economic empowerment can access Global Impact Cash Grants supporting underserved communities in Maryland and beyond. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled projects like community or school gardens that build skills, food security, or green jobs, with awards up to US $100,000.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Maryland Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income communities can access funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs through PNC Foundation. Grants may support school readiness initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing counseling, small business support, arts and cultural enrichment, and other community services in counties where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities in Maryland and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, educational, environmental, and arts projects that promote sustainable development and engage Roche expertise and employees. Grants from Roche help community-focused organizations, including those with garden or horticulture components, collaborate with local affiliates and partners on high-quality, locally based programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maryland
Maryland nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Organizations that incorporate community or school gardening into health, nutrition, or social service initiatives may be eligible if they operate within the foundation’s international or U.S. focus areas.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland seeking support for educational, scientific, medical, or charitable programs can apply; funded activities must take place in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed groups, including those running community or school garden and horticulture projects, expand services that significantly benefit their target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland and across the U.S. can seek sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce training, arts, environment, and inclusion programs. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, and strengthen economic and social life in local communities, which may include community and school garden projects.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Maryland and other eligible locations support poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and related human and social services, including programs connected to community or school gardens.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on children, education, environmental, humanitarian, animal welfare, or arts programs, including community or school garden projects in Maryland, can seek support for mission-aligned work. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides US $1,000 - US $10,000 grants to smaller organizations worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Maryland
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife conservation in Maryland can seek storytelling support to highlight their impact through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness, including garden and outdoor programs, may benefit.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rural Community Facilities Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Maryland can use this program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities, equipment, and related project costs. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites horticulture and gardening groups operating community or school gardens to apply if they serve eligible rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Robinson Foundation Grants for Maryland Gardens
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Maryland communities with horticulture, education, youth, family, or poverty-relief programs can seek funding for projects, including community and school gardens. Robinson Foundation supports single-year initiatives across the Southern region that create tangible, meaningful impact and show fiscal responsibility, with at least three years of operating history and additional financial contributors.
Robinson Foundation
Maryland Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Maryland can access funding via the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Grants may benefit community and school garden projects that advance environmental stewardship, community engagement, or education within local neighborhoods and schools.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Maryland Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community, including those running community or school garden initiatives, to apply.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Maryland Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services in Maryland can seek project funding that helps vulnerable families and children. The Tjx Foundation supports programs near its stores, distribution centers, or offices that provide food, clothing, shelter, educational enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety for those facing domestic violence.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental 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, human services, or related community programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help horticulture and gardening projects, including community or school gardens, with unrestricted operating or program funding when they fit the foundation’s priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Maryland running community, educational, cultural, environmental, or similar programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in support from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. This national funder supports museums, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, wildlife and environmental efforts, and other community-based initiatives, which may include garden-related projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Maryland nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with support for hunger relief, shelter, self-sufficiency, and community development. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes may be especially competitive, including those whose gardening or food programs improve food access and neighborhood revitalization.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland horticulture, gardening, and community organizations can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for education, social service, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year initiatives, with one application accepted per organization each grant year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Stability Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life through gardens, food access, workforce development, or related services may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities addressing economic stability, health and social services, literacy, and disaster relief, which can include community and school garden initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Maryland Garden and Youth Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland working on community or school gardens, youth development, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Funding supports programs for underserved youth, hunger relief, housing, and planet-care initiatives, including gardens and outdoor classrooms.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Hunger Relief Funding for Rural Nonprofits via Land O'Lakes Foundation
Applications due May 31, 2027
Maryland horticulture and gardening nonprofits focused on hunger relief and food access can apply for Land O'Lakes Foundation’s Region Grants Open Grant Round, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must serve rural communities in specific member counties and may include community gardens, food pantries, school meal programs, and local food systems.
Land O'lakes Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, recognizing collaborations that address significant social issues. Maryland groups with community or school garden initiatives that showcase effective cross-sector partnerships may be competitive if their programs measurably improve communities and model innovative approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation