State Farm Community Safety Grants in Maryland
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Maryland can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. communities with initiatives like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit historic districts and preservation-focused neighborhoods.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland Cultural Programs Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Maryland and across the U.S. can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards of more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Organizations working in museums, performing arts, arts education, or STEAM initiatives that meet size and impact criteria may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Historic Preservation Planning Grants from Maryland Historical Trust
Full proposal due Jul 31, 2026
Local governments and other eligible organizations in Maryland can apply for Maryland Historical Trust’s Historic Preservation Non-Capital grants, awarding up to US $75,000 for research, survey, planning, documentation, conservation, and educational activities. Projects may include preservation plans, historic resource surveys, outreach programs, and National Register nominations supporting historic preservation across the state.
Maryland Historical Trust
Snee-Reinhardt Foundation Community Grants in Maryland
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) public charities seeking support for tangible items can apply for grants up to US $10,000 to strengthen arts, education, environment, health, human services, religion, and community programs. Grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation may benefit organizations involved in historic preservation as part of broader cultural or community development efforts.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Maryland Historic Preservation Funding via France-Merrick Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 28, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning one-time, project-based work such as historic preservation, capital improvements, or other community initiatives can apply for France-Merrick Foundation grants of more than US $50,000. Funding supports organizations with strong financial stability and administrative capacity, primarily in the greater Baltimore area, to enhance long-term impact in their communities.
France-Merrick Foundation
Delaplaine Foundation Historic Preservation Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
Historic preservation nonprofits in Maryland can seek funding for archival projects, structural restoration, and related programming that protects cultural heritage. Focused on community enrichment, Delaplaine Foundation invites 501(c)(3) public charities and qualifying 509(a) institutions to apply, with priority for projects demonstrating long-term impact and strong support, especially in Frederick County and nearby areas.
Delaplaine Foundation
Community Foundation of Frederick County Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofits, government or quasi-government agencies, religious organizations, and civic groups in Maryland can apply for the Community Foundation of Frederick County’s Impact Grants; awards more than US $500 for community-focused projects. Eligible work includes historic preservation along with health and human services, arts, agriculture, animal welfare, education, youth programs, and civic causes.
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, education, human services, health, cultural programs, or veteran support in Maryland may be eligible for grants from Penn National Gaming. Eligible applicants must be physically located in a Maryland community where the company has a business interest, which currently includes Cecil County.
Penn National Gaming
Maryland Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Maryland (Annapolis only) can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for historic preservation planning and education projects, including capacity building and outreach. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports local efforts such as feasibility studies, design guidelines, community forums, and innovative programs introducing new audiences to preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Maryland Community and Environment 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 Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder supports charitable initiatives that respect people, the environment, and all life, which may include projects that incorporate historic preservation within broader community or environmental efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening local communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Maryland organizations within 30 miles of a GP facility to apply for support that benefits residents and long-term community well-being.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Arts Project Funding from Arts Council
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits producing public programming in Anne Arundel County can receive up to US $2,500 for innovative, well-defined arts projects reaching new or underserved audiences. Arts Council of Anne Arundel County offers matching mini grants, which may support arts initiatives connected to historic preservation or cultural heritage in local communities.
Arts Council Of Anne Arundel County Inc
Community Services Funding from Cafritz Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charities serving Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in Maryland can apply for Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation grants of US $10,000 - US $250,000 to support community-focused programs. Eligible work includes community development, equitable and affordable housing, youth development, education, environmental restoration, and health and wellness initiatives that benefit vulnerable and underserved residents.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Maryland Historic Museum Funding via Maryland Historical Trust
Applications due Jan 1, 2027
Maryland museums interpreting the state’s cultural heritage, history, natural history, or history of science and technology can receive funding to strengthen operations and long-term sustainability. Maryland Historical Trust’s Museum Assistance Program Grants offer up to US $20,000 to support museums and institutional collections, which may include organizations engaged in historic preservation work in Maryland.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental projects can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually for one year of project funding, which may include initiatives connected to community heritage or historic preservation.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Maryland Historical Trust Support for Heritage Preservation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 2, 2027
Maryland historic preservation and heritage organizations can access funding for capital and non-capital projects that preserve and interpret the state’s past. Maryland groups working within the state’s 13 certified heritage areas may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $100,008 from the Maryland Historical Trust to enhance communities, tourism, sustainability, and economic development.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Historic Preservation Funding via Maryland Historical Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofit and public entities undertaking historic preservation and heritage tourism projects in Maryland can seek funding for non-capital work such as interpretation, programming, and planning. Maryland Historical Trust supports projects in the state’s 13 heritage areas that highlight Maryland’s diverse heritage, enhance communities, and promote tourism, sustainability, and economic development, with awards from US $5,000 - US $50,000.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Arts Education Funding via Arts Council
Applications due Mar 5, 2027
Public and nonprofit-private Pre-K–12 schools in Maryland can apply for funding to integrate dance, history, music, theater, and arts-related projects into their curricula. Focused on arts education, Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invites schools, including those preserving local heritage, to host assemblies, performances, and artist residencies, with up to US $5,000 available per grant.
Arts Council Of Anne Arundel County Inc
Maryland Historical Trust Support for Maryland Preservation
Applications due Mar 17, 2027
Organizations and property owners preserving historic sites in Maryland can receive capital funding for urgent preservation projects that benefit the public. Grants from Maryland Historical Trust help Maryland historic preservation efforts for properties listed in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $100,000.
Maryland Historical Trust
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Grants for Maryland Community Arts
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations providing public arts programming in Anne Arundel County can use this funding for general operating support and community arts activities. Grants from Arts Council of Anne Arundel County help Maryland historic preservation and cultural groups that emphasize artistic expression, community engagement, and arts access, with founding grants available up to US $2,500 for first-time recipients.
Arts Council Of Anne Arundel County Inc
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Maryland and other areas with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence can seek project, general operating, or capital support for critical community services. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds efforts in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may benefit organizations that also steward historic properties or districts.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Maryland Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, food security, and environmental programs. Historic preservation groups with youth, housing, or community-focused projects may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
National Trust Support for Maryland Preservation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations preserving historic sites on Maryland’s Eastern Shore can apply for $5,000 - $25,000 to acquire, maintain, and protect historic landmarks and memorials. With a mission to advance historic preservation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation funds land and building acquisition, bricks-and-mortar work, easements, and related technical assistance in eligible Eastern Shore counties.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust Grants for Maryland Preservation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Historic preservation and conservation organizations in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic can seek funding for planning, education, and outreach projects that protect natural and cultural resources. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports initiatives like preservation planning, community forums, and public education, offering up to US $7,500 with a required dollar-for-dollar cash match.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust Grants for Maryland Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Maryland historic preservation nonprofits and public agencies can seek funding for planning and education projects that protect battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures. Maryland historic preservation groups can access funding through National Trust for Historic Preservation to hire preservation professionals, build organizational capacity, or develop innovative public education and outreach initiatives, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Maryland Historical Trust Support for Historic Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Historic preservation organizations in Maryland seeking to preserve buildings, sites, or communities significant to African American history and culture can apply for grants up to Up to US $250,000. The Maryland Historical Trust’s African American Heritage Preservation Program supports capital projects that protect and interpret African American heritage resources across the state.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Housing Department Community Revitalization Grants
Applications due Jul 7, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits with community revitalization, housing, education, arts, or historic preservation projects in Priority Funding Areas can apply for the Community Investment Tax Credits program, with awards up to US $10,000 in tax credit allocations. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, this program helps leverage larger donations for local projects and services.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development