Maryland Capacity Building Funding via Ausherman
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capacity-building support for planning, leadership development, technology, or internal operations can apply for Ausherman Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $25,000. Frederick County organizations, including museums and cultural institutions, may be eligible when working in areas like arts, culture, history, youth, health, or community development.
Ausherman Family Foundation Inc
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Baltimore Gas
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Maryland can seek support for STEM education, environmental initiatives, community vitality, and arts and culture programs. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Baltimore Gas and Electric provides grants to museums and other cultural or community groups that promote education, conservation, economic development, and equal access to arts experiences.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare, including in Maryland. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental responsibility, and related workshops, conferences, seminars, scholarships, and scientific endeavors, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Maryland
Maryland museums and other eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland Museum Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including Maryland museums, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards are more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding may support programs, capital needs, or limited general and endowment support, with emphasis on youth engagement and measurable impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Cultural Projects
Museums and accredited cultural charities in Maryland working on arts, culture, science education, or community programs can seek philanthropic project support through La Roche’s global Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Grants from La Roche help organizations in Maryland and worldwide advance humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts initiatives in partnership with local Roche affiliates.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maryland
Maryland museums and cultural nonprofits working on health, education, or humanitarian programs for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Organizations whose exhibits, outreach, or partnerships advance health care access, literacy, or social services may be eligible, as part of the foundation’s broader global and U.S. grantmaking.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work that benefits U.S. communities may be eligible. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Maryland organizations with tax-exempt status under federal (and where applicable, California) law fund programs that significantly impact their target populations and advance general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs, events, and initiatives. Bank of America Foundation supports efforts that preserve neighborhoods, advance workforce education, address hunger and emergency shelter, and promote arts, culture, the environment, and diversity, which may include museum programming and public engagement activities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation Museum Grants in Maryland
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland seeking up to US $10,000 for tangible items may be eligible, especially for arts, culture, education, environmental, or historical projects. Grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation help organizations acquire concrete resources that expand programs and better serve their communities, including museum collections, exhibits, and related needs.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, including groups operating in Maryland. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help human and social service, poverty alleviation, disability support, and disaster relief organizations worldwide; museums with qualifying missions may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding for Museums from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides Maryland museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $10,000 for arts and culture, education, children, humanitarian, animal, and environmental programs. U.S.-based organizations worldwide under $1 million budget and with overhead below 25% may apply.
Hansen Family Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council Museum Grants
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Maryland museums and other arts-focused nonprofits can access operating or program support for public arts activities through this statewide grant program. Grants from Maryland State Arts Council help Maryland cultural organizations strengthen their ongoing dance, music, theater, visual arts, literary, folk, and multidisciplinary programs that serve general audiences. Awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Maryland State Arts Council
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 and equipment. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites eligible applicants to support facilities such as museums, libraries, community centers, and other critical local services in smaller communities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Museum and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Knott Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 6, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving communities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Maryland can apply for Knott Foundation’s General Fund grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $45,000 for arts and humanities, education, health care, and human services projects. Performing arts groups, visual art and history museums, and instructional art programs may be especially well-suited to this opportunity.
Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc
Robinson Foundation Grants for Maryland Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations serving Maryland and the broader Southern region can seek funding for programs in education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, and related community services. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, program-focused projects that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and deliver tangible, meaningful impact for local communities.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland communities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on long-term well-being in GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose programs that strengthen local quality of life and serve residents where the company operates.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Philip L. Graham Fund Museum Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) public charities serving local residents with education, arts, community enrichment, or health and human services programs can apply for Philip L. Graham Fund grants of US $30,000 - US $75,000. Museums and cultural institutions in eligible Maryland counties may seek primarily one-time project, equipment, capital, or other special needs support through this two-step LOI and proposal process.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Maryland Museum Funding via Maryland Historical Trust
Applications due Jan 1, 2027
Maryland museums and institutional collections seeking support to strengthen operations, build professional capacity, and improve long-term sustainability can apply for Museum Assistance Program Grants up to US $20,000. The Maryland Historical Trust funds organizations that interpret the state’s cultural heritage, history, natural history, or history of science and technology; state and federal government-operated museums are ineligible.
Maryland Historical Trust
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Museums
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, and volunteer-driven causes. Museums and cultural nonprofits in Maryland may be eligible if they fit these focus areas, engage Ameriprise volunteers, and serve U.S. communities while demonstrating stability and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Historical Trust Support for Heritage Projects
Letter of inquiry due Feb 2, 2027
Maryland museums and heritage organizations planning capital or non-capital projects that preserve and interpret the state’s past in designated heritage areas can access funding through Maryland Historical Trust. Grants from US $5,000 - US $100,008 support projects that highlight Maryland’s diverse heritage while boosting tourism, sustainability, community revitalization, and economic development.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Museum Heritage Funding via Maryland Historical Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 2, 2027
Museums and cultural organizations in Maryland can seek non-capital project support that preserves and interprets the state’s heritage, promotes tourism, and advances community revitalization. Maryland Historical Trust’s Maryland Heritage Areas Program offers US $5,000 - US $50,000 for projects in designated heritage areas, with a required 1:1 cash or in-kind match.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Historical Trust Support for Historic Preservation
Applications due Mar 17, 2027
Museums, nonprofits, and other stewards of historic properties in Maryland can seek capital funding to preserve publicly beneficial historic sites and structures. Grants from Maryland Historical Trust help Maryland historic preservation projects address urgent repair and rehabilitation needs, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $100,000 for properties eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) museums and other organizations in Maryland serving youth, families, education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community programs. U.S.-based nonprofits and equivalent charities in eligible countries may benefit.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Maryland Historical Trust Support for Heritage Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Maryland museums and heritage organizations preserving African American history and culture in Maryland can seek funding for significant buildings, sites, and communities. The African American Heritage Preservation Program, jointly administered by Maryland Historical Trust and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, offers grants up to US $250,000 for historic preservation and revitalization projects.
Maryland Historical Trust
Museum Field Trip Funding from Maryland Education
Applications due Jun 19, 2027
Maryland public school districts planning student field trips to major cultural museums can receive support for related expenses, including transportation and admission. Maryland museums may benefit when schools use this Maryland State Department of Education grant to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Jewish Museum of Maryland, and Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Maryland State Department of Education