Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or literacy-related programs in Maryland may be eligible for support to tackle social problems in new ways. Creag Foundation supports human services innovation by inviting letters of inquiry from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, development, health, or welfare programs in Maryland and beyond can seek funding for direct services and enrichment initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation supports efforts such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty programs, environmental education, refugee enrichment, and scholarships, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven solutions. Focused on scalable, systems-based impact, the funder invites Maryland literacy and education initiatives that serve underserved communities and can grow to reach tens of thousands of people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Community Development 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 initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support K-12 academic performance, STEM, financial literacy, and community revitalization projects that may strengthen local literacy and learning outcomes.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Maryland Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million, including those serving Maryland, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, which typically exceed More than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding may support programs, capital projects, or limited general/endowment needs, especially arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives that reach large audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Education Grants in Maryland
Focused on strengthening public education, Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation invites Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek support for Baltimore-focused initiatives that improve school leadership, teaching quality, arts and literacy instruction, and school climate. Programs working across clusters of public schools and related policy or advocacy efforts in Baltimore City may be eligible.
Jacob And Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Maryland
Maryland literacy and education nonprofits can seek funding for health, education, and community-focused programs that expand equitable care and learning opportunities. Focused on health and welfare, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for support such as STEM education, food pantries, patient services, and preventative healthcare benefiting local communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Literacy Program Funding from National Home Library Foundation
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits running literacy or library programs can seek US $500 - US $5,000 to distribute books and reading materials to under-resourced libraries and community groups. The National Home Library Foundation supports programs that combat illiteracy, promote reading and literary arts, and develop culturally focused, reading-related activities across the U.S., with preference for the DC–Maryland–Virginia area.
National Home Library Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects in countries where Roche operates can seek philanthropic support, including in Maryland via its U.S. affiliate. Grants from La Roche help nonprofits that promote sustainable development and engage Roche expertise and employees, which may include literacy or broader education initiatives.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can apply for funding that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help literacy and other service-focused nonprofits expand well-managed programs that significantly benefit their target populations and contribute to general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation sponsorships may benefit literacy-focused programs that intersect with housing, jobs, hunger, or neighborhood preservation initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant may be eligible for Gupta Family Foundation grants, including groups in Maryland. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation support poverty alleviation, disability services, humanitarian aid, and related human services worldwide, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for smaller, mission-driven organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Maryland Workforce Development Funding via Truist Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering adult workforce development, career navigation, and AI-readiness programs in Maryland and other Truist footprint states can apply for Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards, with grants ranging from US $10,000 - US $250,000. Funding supports training, upskilling, AI literacy, and wraparound services that help workers access quality jobs and long-term stability.
Truist Foundation Inc
Women and Girls Services Grants from Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 26, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Anne Arundel County supporting women and girls can apply for the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Women and Girls Fund, offering US $3,000 - US $5,000. Programs that build skills, reduce isolation, and increase safety and economic security may benefit, including literacy-focused services in Maryland.
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Literacy and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Abell Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations, government agencies, and fiscally sponsored projects serving Baltimore City can apply for Abell Foundation grants over More than US $10,000 to support literacy and broader community initiatives. Funding may cover seed projects, ongoing programs, general operations, capital needs, research, and program-related investments in Maryland.
The Abell Foundation Inc.
Insperity Grants for Maryland Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships in counties where Insperity employees live and work. Insperity supports philanthropic grants and event sponsorships for approved charities, including those in Howard County, that meet its engagement or client relationship criteria.
Insperity
TJX Foundation Grants for Maryland Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, academic enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports literacy-related and out-of-school opportunities that help at-risk youth and vulnerable families access resources and build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Literacy and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland and across the U.S. can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support education, skills-training, youth programs, and related services. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds schools, museums, cultural and performing arts programs, and community-based initiatives, so nonprofits with literacy or broader educational programming may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Philip L. Graham Fund Literacy Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering literacy, education, or related direct services can seek US $30,000 - US $75,000 for one-time projects, capital, equipment, or select program and operating needs. With a mission to strengthen the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Philip L. Graham Fund supports organizations serving eligible Maryland counties within its education and literacy focus areas.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants for Maryland Environmental Education
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Focused on environmental education, Chesapeake Bay Trust invites Maryland schools, nonprofits, public agencies, and community groups to apply for funding that builds students’ environmental literacy. Eligible projects include Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) implementation and district or statewide environmental literacy capacity-building efforts, which may benefit organizations integrating literacy and environmental learning for Maryland students.
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Herb Block Foundation Grants for Maryland Literacy
Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
Maryland literacy and education nonprofits serving youth or adults in the greater Washington, DC region can access funding through the Herb Block Foundation’s Pathways Out of Poverty program. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support in-school and community literacy, GED preparation, ESOL, vocational training, mentoring, and programs boosting academic success and graduation rates.
Herb Block Foundation
Community Foundation Women’s Empowerment Grants in Maryland
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofits and eligible public, religious, or civic organizations in Maryland serving women in Frederick County can apply for Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland grants of US $1,000 - US $40,000 to promote self-sufficiency and economic stability. Programs supporting adult women’s workforce development, education, financial literacy, housing, or related services may be eligible.
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated
Literacy and Workforce Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland working on literacy, workforce readiness, and related community programs may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based charities near its business locations that improve economic stability, education, health, and disaster relief for underserved individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Robotics Education Funding from Maryland State Department
Applications due Jun 5, 2027
Local education agencies, public schools, and nonprofits partnering with Maryland public K–12 schools can apply for the Maryland Robotics Grant, offering US $5,000 - US $15,000 to start or expand robotics education programs. Grants from Maryland State Department of Education help Maryland organizations provide STEM-rich, standards-aligned robotics activities that may complement literacy and broader academic skills.
Maryland State Department of Education
Greenspring Advisors Support for Maryland Workforce
Full proposal due Jun 30, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored programs focused on workforce and economic development can receive US $5,000 - US $20,000 for general operations or specific initiatives. Greenspring Advisors provides funding for efforts like job and skills training, internships, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, which may benefit literacy-focused organizations with related programming.
Greenspring Advisors
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, which may include literacy initiatives that model effective, scalable community solutions.
Mutual Of America Foundation