ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Environmental Trust and its partners are now accepting applications for the 2026 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program, offering about $357,000 in funding for environmental projects. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2025, and awards will be announced in March 2026. The grants are designed to support volunteer groups, nonprofits, communities, and land trusts in their efforts […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore and the philanthropic organization Arnold Ventures announced Tuesday a combined $20 million in grants to support programs for Maryland’s young people. The grants, part of the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will benefit more than 3,000 youth and students through college initiatives and mentorship programs. This announcement represents the final round of grants in the partnership, […]
TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has launched a new initiative to support first-generation students in Baltimore, funded by more than $250,000 in grants from the state and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The new Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher aims to provide free academic, career, and college preparation support to 100 students from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $180,000 in grants to a dozen local manufacturers to help them adopt “smart manufacturing” technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The funding was provided through the Maryland MADE grant program, which supports small manufacturers in deploying technologies that lead to lasting improvements […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety of projects, including new paths for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to existing trails, and enhanced […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $5 million grant initiative to support first-generation students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. The grants, administered through the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program, will be used during the 2025-2026 academic year to support community-led programs that assist low-income students in high-poverty school systems. “As we work to prepare the next […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—More than 120 victim service programs across Maryland will receive a total of $60 million in federal and state funding, Governor Wes Moore has announced. The grants, provided through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), are administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. Governor Moore said the funding is a key part of his administration’s public […]