Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those in Maryland, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations developing creative solutions across areas like health, community development, and social services. Music-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their work addresses broader human and social service issues.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs in Maryland and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related workshops, conferences, and scholarships with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven solutions. Maryland music nonprofits with innovative, scalable programs that directly benefit underserved communities may be competitive if they meet the foundation’s global criteria and growth expectations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Education
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle education, crisis response, or economic empowerment can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, including projects serving Maryland communities. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs that primarily serve economically underserved people and integrate tech-enabled solutions; awards up to US $100,000 are available year-round following a brief LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
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 initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations advance auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education, which may include music-related educational programming.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Maryland
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland focused on health, education, or community services can apply for grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to request funding that may complement music or arts programs addressing local health and social needs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Maryland Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in Maryland communities can receive funding for early childhood education, economic development, affordable housing, community services, and arts and culture programs. PNC Foundation provides Maryland nonprofits with support for initiatives serving low- and moderate-income residents, and music or arts organizations may be eligible when their programs advance these community priorities.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Music Programs
Nonprofit charities managing music or cultural projects in Maryland and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, and arts initiatives. Grants from La Roche help organizations whose programs promote sustainable development, engage Roche employees, and can leverage Roche’s scientific expertise and logistics, with local affiliate offices funding projects based in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Maryland
Maryland nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Grants support efforts like healthcare access, women and children’s health, literacy, and human services. Music-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their programs advance these priorities for vulnerable populations locally or abroad.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Maryland Nonprofits
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Maryland 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, and where applicable California law, and use awards domestically. Music organizations that meet these criteria may be eligible if their work advances these broader purposes.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or diversity programs can seek sponsorship support; funding may benefit music-related initiatives that fit these priorities. Bank of America Foundation supports economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities through its regional U.S. sponsorships.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Grants to support disadvantaged people and humanitarian relief help Maryland nonprofits and other organizations worldwide become self-reliant. Eligible applicants include primarily smaller 501(c)(3) organizations, or qualified foreign entities, working in countries such as the U.S., India, Kenya, and others. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation range from US $5,000 - US $250,000 and may benefit music nonprofits whose programs address disadvantage.
Gupta Family Foundation
Humanitarian and Arts Grants for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
With a mission to support humanitarian, educational, environmental, animal, and arts initiatives, Hansen Family Foundation provides Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $10,000 for program support. U.S.-based organizations under $1 million in budget, including those with music or arts and culture programming, may be considered if they reflect the foundation’s values.
Hansen Family Foundation
Music Education Grants for Nonprofits from Presser Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, and music education organizations in Maryland counties within 75 miles of Philadelphia can receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for general operating support or resilience needs. Presser Foundation provides Special Projects Grants to support pre-collegiate music education, youth programs, and small organizations facing government funding or policy changes.
Presser Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council Music Grants in Maryland
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations and other nonprofits in Maryland that produce or present public arts programs, including music and symphony/orchestra, can receive annual operating or program support through this grant. Grants from Maryland State Arts Council help sustain cultural organizations and ongoing arts activities that serve general audiences across the state, with awards of More than US $50,000.
Maryland State Arts Council
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Maryland
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or aligned for-profits in Maryland can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their work in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports projects that highlight real-world impact, which may benefit music and arts nonprofits whose programs fit within these three pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Maryland Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Maryland and other Southern states with programs in education, children and families, poverty relief, health, or related services may be eligible for support. Robinson Foundation supports these efforts by funding single-year projects that create tangible, meaningful impact, which can include initiatives that incorporate music within broader youth or family programming.
Robinson Foundation
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 music-related programming. Insperity supports charitable organizations connected to its employees, client base, or local communities through philanthropic grants and event sponsorships, with applications reviewed in about 45 days and sponsorship requests due 90 days before events.
Insperity
Maryland Community Services 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 seek support for their charitable programs through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation provides funding to tax-exempt nonprofits, which may include Maryland music organizations whose work aligns with these broader community and environmental goals.
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, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening local communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Maryland community-focused organizations within 30 miles of a GP facility to apply if their work meets its investment priorities.
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, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation supports programs helping vulnerable families and children, which may include music-related enrichment that advances school and career success for at-risk youth.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Maryland can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, including general operating support. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations in these areas with unrestricted awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000, which may benefit nonprofits whose work includes music-related community services.
Lawrence Foundation
Program Support Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Maryland and across the U.S. can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds museums, cultural and performing arts programs, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other initiatives, so music-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Maryland Community Programs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Maryland nonprofits with support for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven causes. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving clients domestically and working on hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Maryland Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations, including those with music or arts programming that fit these categories, may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of funding during the annual grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving communities in Maryland and other areas with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence can seek funding for programs improving quality of life for underserved people. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports project, operating, or capital initiatives in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may include music-related community programming.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
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 that measurably improve communities and may benefit music and arts nonprofits engaged in cross-sector initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation