Maryland Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs in communities where Costco operates. Grants may benefit robotics or STEM initiatives that clearly serve youth or education priorities and demonstrate measurable outcomes, community collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service programs, including those in Maryland, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least a year and are developing creative solutions that improve the human condition across diverse issue areas.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs can receive funding for direct services, advocacy, and enrichment activities in Maryland and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports work such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment; awards are up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Maryland tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for up to US $300,000 in flexible support. Focused on scalable, systems-based solutions, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites organizations with proven impact and growth potential that may incorporate robotics or automation in serving underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Robotics
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants of up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help Maryland robotics and tech-enabled programs that serve mostly economically underserved communities and align with its priority social impact sectors worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Maryland
Educational institutions and eligible nonprofits in Maryland can seek funding for K-12 STEM, academic performance, and college and career pathways initiatives, which may include robotics-related programs. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation also support safety and community development projects for 501(c)(3) organizations, government programs, and volunteer fire companies within the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland STEAM Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant to support arts, museums, and STEAM-focused science programs. Funding may benefit Maryland organizations offering arts education or science programs that build skills in technology, engineering, environment, arts, and math for young people.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation STEM Grants in Maryland
STEM and education-focused nonprofits in Maryland can seek support for robotics-related or broader STEM programming, healthcare access, and community initiatives. Focused on health, education, and community, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for projects like STEM education, food pantries, patient services, and preventative healthcare benefiting local communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Maryland Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, schools, governments, and social enterprises working on education or youth-focused programs in Maryland may be eligible for project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000 in the U.S. from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Robotics initiatives that improve educational outcomes for urban low-income children and youth could fit these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Maryland Education Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Maryland nonprofit organizations with funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs. 501(c)(3) charities serving low- and moderate-income children and families may receive support for early learning, STEM and STEAM education, workforce readiness, arts, housing, and neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maryland
Maryland nonprofits and humanitarian organizations focused on health, education, or disaster relief can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to serve marginalized and vulnerable communities. Programs improving healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, disease prevention, literacy, or broader human and social services may be eligible, including initiatives that incorporate robotics within these service areas.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Robotics
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in the U.S. can apply for funding that may include robotics-related initiatives. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Maryland and other U.S. organizations deliver broadly beneficial, well-managed projects that significantly impact their target populations and promote general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Maryland and other eligible nonprofits worldwide provide focused interventions that move disadvantaged people toward self-reliance. U.S. 501(c)(3) entities and qualifying foreign organizations working on poverty, disability, social services, or humanitarian relief in listed countries may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $250,000, including groups whose robotics programs support these goals.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering education, youth, or related community programs, including robotics initiatives in Maryland, can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their work. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation funds children’s services, educational access, humanitarian aid, and other qualifying efforts worldwide, favoring communities in Virginia and Arizona.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including projects in Maryland. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports communications and media efforts that highlight impact in areas like environmental conservation, early education, mental health, and community wellbeing, with awards of more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events, including those in Maryland, may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service goals. Insperity supports community-focused work in select U.S. counties by providing philanthropic grants and sponsorships once per year to qualifying charities connected to its employees, clients, or communities.
Insperity
Maryland Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation emphasizes respect for people, life, and the environment, so Maryland robotics programs that advance these goals may be eligible for funding.
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 can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, or environmental initiatives in Maryland communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Maryland groups to propose projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability, which may include robotics-related education or workforce programs.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Maryland Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school supports, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports initiatives helping vulnerable children and families, which may include robotics-related enrichment that advances school or career success.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services work, including in Maryland, can apply for unrestricted program or operating grants from the Lawrence Foundation, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations whose robotics or STEM initiatives intersect with environmental or community service priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations running community, education, cultural, environmental, or human services programs, including those in Maryland, can apply for funding to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, and other community-based initiatives that benefit local residents.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based nonprofits, including those with robotics-related education or workforce initiatives, may be eligible for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 during the annual October–March application cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life, including those in Maryland, can seek funding for programs serving underserved and underrepresented individuals and families. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports project, operating, and capital initiatives in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, focusing on economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief; robotics-related nonprofits may be eligible if their work aligns.
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 ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, food security, and environmental stewardship programs. Robotics or STEM initiatives that foster youth leadership, academic success, or healthy habits may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Robotics Education Funding from Maryland State Department
Applications due Jun 5, 2027
Local education agencies and nonprofit organizations working with Maryland public K–12 schools can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $15,000 to develop or expand robotics education programs. Grants from the Maryland State Department of Education support school-day or extracurricular robotics initiatives aligned with state computer science and technological and engineering standards.
Maryland State Department of Education
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland that lead strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, recognizing collaborations that address significant social issues. Robotics-focused nonprofits with cross-sector partners can showcase how their programs improve lives, model effective cooperation, and demonstrate potential for replication or scaling.
Mutual Of America Foundation