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Maryland grants for nonprofits & individuals
Open federal and state grants Maryland organizations and individuals can apply for — with who qualifies, how much, the deadline, and exactly what each one requires.
State-specific Maryland grant programs are being added; federal opportunities below are open to Maryland applicants.
Which federal programs actually fund Maryland
Competitively awarded federal grant dollars that went to Maryland recipients in FY2025 — project grants and cooperative agreements only. Formula and block funding (Medicaid, highways) is excluded because it is allocated to state government, not won by applicants.
| Program | Assistance listing | Awarded in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration | 81.121 | $636.8M |
| 1332 State Innovation Waivers | 93.423 | $577.8M |
| Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects | 12.750 | $317.0M |
| Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) | 97.036 | $279.5M |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research | 93.855 | $252.7M |
| USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas | 98.001 | $246.9M |
| State of Good Repair Grants Program | 20.525 | $213.7M |
| Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | 93.566 | $198.1M |
Who won competitive federal grants in Maryland
The largest Maryland recipients of competitive federal grant awards in FY2025. Useful for two things: seeing who your likely co-applicants and partners are, and seeing which programs have a track record of paying out in this state.
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | $1.1B |
| X ENERGY, LLC | $636.7M |
| MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE | $577.8M |
| THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC. | $454.0M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | $424.9M |
| MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | $313.2M |
| MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION | $253.6M |
| LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICE INC | $220.8M |
Open federal grants for Maryland applicants
A sample of the 2,243 federal opportunities open now — each links to a full breakdown of eligibility, required documents, and deadlines. Listed first: the 12 whose program has a record of awarding money in Maryland.
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