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. Grants support evidence-based initiatives with measurable outcomes and broad community collaboration. Library organizations in Maryland that meet these criteria and focus on youth or educational services may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs can seek funding for projects such as child advocacy, early childhood development, homelessness, and poverty services. The Dan Paul Foundation supports these efforts with grants up to US $15,000, and Maryland library programs for children and teens may be eligible.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Maryland tackling major social or environmental challenges can seek up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable solutions. Focused on bold, systems-oriented models, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites organizations, including those enhancing library services, that serve underserved communities and can grow to reach tens of thousands of people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Maryland Libraries
Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help Maryland library-focused nonprofits and NGOs implement innovative, tech-enabled programs in crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities, keep overhead at or below 25 percent, and can request up to US $100,000 for early-stage solutions using technology to expand services.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Maryland
Maryland libraries, educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that fit this program’s priorities. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, fire prevention, financial literacy, STEM and academic enrichment, workforce readiness, and neighborhood revitalization that strengthen local communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for more than US $100,000 to support arts and culture programs, including in Maryland. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds program and capital projects at museums, performing arts organizations, and arts education initiatives, which may benefit libraries offering robust cultural or STEAM-focused programming.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Maryland Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise organizations serving children and youth from urban low-income communities in Maryland can seek project or scaling support in education, health, or family economic stability. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation offers grants over More than US $50,000 within its U.S. focus areas, which may benefit library-related programs that meet these criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Literacy and Library Funding from National Home Library Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing library services and literacy programs in the U.S., especially Maryland, can seek $500 - $5,000 to distribute books and reading materials to under-resourced libraries and community groups. National Home Library Foundation also supports programs that combat illiteracy, encourage reading for all ages, and develop literary or cultural initiatives.
National Home Library Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maryland
Maryland nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation for programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, literacy, and disaster relief. Organizations with library-based or library-partnered initiatives that advance these priorities may be eligible alongside applicants across the U.S. and other countries.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Libraries
Library and related educational, scientific, medical, or charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland can seek funding to support broad-impact programs serving their communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help U.S.-based nonprofits with tax-exempt status under federal and, when applicable, California law carry out work that materially advances the general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community programs such as housing, workforce education, hunger relief, arts, or environmental initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding that supports economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit library systems and friends-of-the-library groups offering community development, education, or cultural programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation Library Grants in Maryland
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit public charities with at least three years of 501(c)(3) status seeking tangible items for library services in Maryland can apply for grants up to Up to US $10,000. Grants from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation help support educational and community-serving library projects, with preference for organizations in its primary geographic focus areas.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Baltimore Life Foundation Support for Maryland Communities
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland seeking support for specific family, safety, or community enhancement programs can apply for community grants of up to US $500. Baltimore Life Foundation supports projects such as child safety education or community clean-ups, and eligible public libraries and similar agencies may benefit when offering non-religious, community-serving programs.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council Arts Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations and other entities offering public arts programming in Maryland can access operating and program support through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Grants for Organizations, with awards of more than US $50,000. Grants from Maryland State Arts Council help Maryland library-related and community institutions that provide ongoing arts activities for general audiences sustain and grow their cultural programs.
Maryland State Arts Council
Renaissance Society of America Grants for Humanities Research
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
Maryland humanities, history, and art history scholars needing intensive library research time can access funding through the Renaissance Society of America for a one-month onsite fellowship at Johns Hopkins University’s Sheridan Libraries. Awards up to Up to US $3,750 support use of rare book and manuscript collections, including Women of the Book and Bibliotheca Fictiva.
Renaissance Society Of America Inc
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 funding to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities, including libraries. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites eligible applicants to support facilities such as educational, health, public safety, and community service buildings in towns under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Insperity Grants for Maryland Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, including those with library-related programming. Insperity supports organizations connected to its employees, client base, or local communities through philanthropic grants and event sponsorships that help approved charities meet financial and service goals.
Insperity
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Maryland seeking support for community programs, education, arts, or environmental initiatives can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, libraries, cultural and performing arts programs, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, and other community-based efforts across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Libraries
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Maryland library and literacy-focused 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, and volunteer-driven programs. Eligible U.S.-based nonprofits must align with one of Ameriprise’s three focus areas and demonstrate measurable outcomes, financial stability, and active volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, environmental, or community programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Library services and related initiatives may be eligible for funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation’s annual grant cycle, with one-year awards and one application per year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Catalogue for Philanthropy Grants for Maryland Nonprofits
Applications due Feb 11, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets between $100,000 and $4 million serving the greater Washington region can access capacity-building visibility and donor connections through Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. Selected nonprofits are featured in a regional catalogue, receive marketing support, online tools, and free professional development, which may benefit library services and related community programs.
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Maryland providing community-focused programs can seek project, operating, or capital support to improve quality of life for underserved people. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports efforts in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include library-connected community service initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
American Musicological Society Support for Music Research
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Maryland library services and music researchers can access funding through the American Musicological Society to support AMS members’ research and travel using historical music periodicals. Projects must center on eighteenth- to twentieth-century musical press, such as specific journals, critics, reception history, or issues of access and preservation, and may benefit academic libraries and archives.
American Musicological Society Inc
Maryland Youth and Community 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 education, housing, food security, and environmental programs. Library-based or library-partnered initiatives that advance youth development, academic enrichment, or community services may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Library and Education Funding from Gladys Brooks Foundation
Applications due May 31, 2027
501(c)(3) libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics in Maryland can seek major capital, equipment, or endowment support for innovative projects. With a mission to advance intellectual, moral, and physical welfare, the Gladys Brooks Foundation provides US $50,000 - US $150,000 for projects largely funded by the grant and not covered by other sources.
The Gladys Brooks Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, and Maryland library-related initiatives that exemplify shared leadership and community impact may be competitive.
Mutual Of America Foundation