Human Services Grants in Maryland

598 foundations fund human services programs in Maryland. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding human services in Maryland that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $3K

Discretionary Grants

From Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation

Community needsArts and humanitiesCatholic activities+3 more

Who can apply: Requests must fit within the Foundation’s eligibility guidelines and serve the Archdiocese of Baltimore, including Baltimore City and the listed Maryland counties. The Foundation’s general exclusions apply, including organizations operating for less than one year, individuals, scholarships, public sector agencies, and unrestricted grants.

Open nowCloses in 6 days (Nov 18, 2026)Award: $10K – $150K

Food Insecurity Capital Needs Funding

From Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies

Food insecurityFood pantry capacityFood service equipment and infrastructure+6 more

Who can apply: Open to Network U.S. member agencies in good standing. Applicants must have 10% of the project budget already committed for consideration and must provide 70% of the project funding to be eligible to receive the remaining 30% match. Projects must address capital needs that increase food-service capacity, efficiency, geographic reach, scope, or number of clients served. Staffing and in-kind support do not count toward capital budget costs. Funded agencies must submit progress and final reports, financial documentation, proof of match, and a one-year post-operations narrative.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: $10K – $300K

Knowledge for Freedom

From Teagle Foundation

Humanities educationCollege readinessHigher education access+3 more

Who can apply: Colleges and universities interested in launching Knowledge for Freedom programs may apply. Programs must bring low-income high school students to campus for an intensive summer humanities seminar taught by college faculty, use transformative texts, provide college application assistance and a civic engagement or public service project, engage alumni, and present faculty leadership and a sustainability plan. General Teagle guidelines require U.S.-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and domestic activities.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: Varies

General Grantmaking (LOI-driven cycles)

From Philip L Graham Fund Co Graham Holdings

Health & Human ServicesEducationArts & Humanities+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be verified 501(c)(3) public charities serving residents in the Fund's giving footprint; align with the Fund's focus areas; not have had a funding request declined in the previous twelve months; have submitted final grant reports for prior awards; and not be undergoing an executive leadership change. The Fund does not consider individuals, government agencies, membership organizations, individual schools or universities other than public charter and parochial schools, PTAs, national or international organizations, hospitals or hospital foundations, or organizations significantly involved in advocacy, litigation, or public-policy change. Requests for advocacy, litigation, public-policy change, research, endowments, special events, conferences, workshops, seminars, travel, annual giving campaigns, benefits, sponsorships, courtesy advertising, or production of films or publications are not considered.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

Peoples Bank Foundation Grants

From Peoples Bank Foundation

Community investment and economic developmentYouth and educationHealth and human services+2 more

Who can apply: Requests must come directly from the 501(c)(3) organization seeking the grant; freelance and third-party grant writers are not accepted. Applicants may submit only one application annually. Requests may not be for operating costs, payroll, salaries, or stipends. The funded work must benefit communities in the Peoples Bank footprint.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Dec 2, 2026)Award: $0 – $40K

Local Development Council (LDC) — Community Grants

From Arundel Community Development Services

Human servicesCommunity beautification and revitalizationEducational outcomes

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations and community associations implementing projects or programs benefiting residents within a three-mile radius of Live! Casino.

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Largest Human Services in Maryland Foundations

BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$484.2M

Total Assets

$2.4B

Median Grant

$2.2M

P12National
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH

Fort Worth, TX

Annual Giving

$226M

Total Assets

$76.9M

Median Grant

$8.2M

P20Local
DELIVERING GOOD INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$132.4M

Total Assets

$3.2M

Median Grant

$52K

P190National
FARMLINK PROJECT

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$106.7M

Total Assets

$9.5M

Median Grant

$138K

P20National
THDF II Inc DBA The Home Depot Foundation & Homer Fund

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$69.4M

Total Assets

$267.4M

Median Grant

$104K

P60Regional
TIDES CENTER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$55.3M

Total Assets

$297.4M

Median Grant

$44K

P20National
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$54.8M

Total Assets

$280.5M

Median Grant

$39K

P220National
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Annual Giving

$48.2M

Total Assets

$590.8M

Median Grant

$200K

P60National
POSSIBILITY LABS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$47.9M

Total Assets

$45.9M

Median Grant

$100K

P20National
National Council of YMCAs of the USA

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$44.1M

Total Assets

$260.5M

Median Grant

$34K

P270National
DALIO FAMILY FUND INC

WESTPORT, CT

Annual Giving

$40.2M

Total Assets

$4B

Median Grant

$100K

P20Regional
Democracy Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$37.7M

Total Assets

$15.8M

Median Grant

$150K

P20National
CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INCLUSION INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$35.3M

Total Assets

$27M

Median Grant

$475K

P810National
JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUND

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$27.4M

Total Assets

$30.5M

Median Grant

$171K

P30Local
PURE INC

BENTONVILLE, AR

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.4M

Median Grant

$47K

P12National
MARYLAND FAMILY NETWORK INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$26.4M

Total Assets

$17.1M

Median Grant

$433K

P40BLocal
EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Annual Giving

$24.5M

Total Assets

$63.5M

Median Grant

$22K

P99National
THE FOODBANK OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES INC D/B/A FULFILL

NEPTUNE, NJ

Annual Giving

$24.4M

Total Assets

$40.5M

Median Grant

$39K

P99ZLocal
MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$24.3M

Total Assets

$876.6M

Median Grant

$50K

P12National
MARIE LAMFROM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST

WILSONVILLE, OR

Annual Giving

$20.5M

Total Assets

$374.9M

Median Grant

$25K

P20Local
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$19.7M

Total Assets

$105.2M

Median Grant

$24K

P70ZRegional
For the Girls Inc

Wheaton, MD

Annual Giving

$19.5M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$16K

P85National
FAMILY LEAGUE OF BALTIMORE CITY INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$15.7M

Median Grant

$77K

P400Local
MARC LUSTGARTEN PANCREATIC CANCER FOUNDATION

UNIONDALE, NY

Annual Giving

$17.6M

Total Assets

$91.5M

Median Grant

$631K

P112National
TRELLIS FOUNDATION

ROUND ROCK, TX

Annual Giving

$16.5M

Total Assets

$545.1M

Median Grant

$100K

P20Regional

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