Grants & Funding

Purpose

The City of Takoma Park’s Community Quality of Life Grants Program provides financial support for specific programs, projects, and events that improve the quality of life for city residents by providing greater access and opportunities for participation in the arts and sciences.

Eligible Projects

Eligible projects include:

• Arts and Humanities (A&H) programs, projects, and events;
• and Science, Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs, projects, and events.

Additionally, while not required, the City is encouraging applications for programming that connects arts and sciences with skills that promote workforce development and entrepreneurial programs for low-and-moderate-income Takoma Park residents.

City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city. The Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Nonprofit grant application period is now open. All grant applications and attachments must be received by the City of Rockville Community Services Division by Friday, January 6, 5:00 pm.

To encourage the submission of quality applications, a staff member from applicant organizations must attend a mandatory technical assistance session. Visit the Human Services Nonprofit Grant webpage for more information.

Montgomery County Government: FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Operating Grant Program
The focus of the grant program is to provide direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for: Individuals who are disabled, Senior residents, Individuals with low or limited incomes.

FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Capital Grant Program
The focus of the grant program is to provide capital resources that support direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for: Individuals who are disabled, Senior residents, Individuals with low or limited incomes.\

Healthcare Initiative Foundation’s FY23 Capacity Building application is now open and closes on December 16. HIF makes grants to nonprofits that have county-based health programs activities. Click here for more information.
Impact 100 DC opens its 2023 grants cycle in December 2022. The high-impact grant of $100,000 is funded by membership in Impact 100 DC, an all-volunteer women’s philanthropic community dedicated to improving lives in the Greater Washington, DC area. Impact 100 DC will offer a series of informational workshops for prospective applicants via Zoom. Attendance is encouraged but not required. Interested applicants should emailgrants@impact100dc.org for applicable dates and the registration link.

National Science Foundation: Racial Equity in STEM Education
This solicitation aligns with the National Science Foundation and the Directorate for Education and Human Resources long-standing investments in the development of a diverse and well-prepared public and workforce, which was recently reinforced in the NSF Vision.

City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city. The Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Nonprofit grant application period is now open. All grant applications and attachments must be received by the City of Rockville Community Services Division by Friday, January 6, 5:00 pm.

To encourage the submission of quality applications, a staff member from applicant organizations must attend a mandatory technical assistance session. Visit the Human Services Nonprofit Grant webpage for more information.

Montgomery County Government: FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Operating Grant Program
The focus of the grant program is to provide direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for: Individuals who are disabled, Senior residents, Individuals with low or limited incomes.

FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Capital Grant Program
The focus of the grant program is to provide capital resources that support direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for: Individuals who are disabled, Senior residents, Individuals with low or limited incomes.

National Science Foundation: Racial Equity in STEM Education
This solicitation aligns with the National Science Foundation and the Directorate for Education and Human Resources long-standing investments in the development of a diverse and well-prepared public and workforce, which was recently reinforced in the NSF Vision.

City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city. The Fiscal Year 2024 Human Services Nonprofit grant application period is now open. All grant applications and attachments must be received by the City of Rockville Community Services Division by Friday, January 6, 5:00 pm.

To encourage the submission of quality applications, a staff member from applicant organizations must attend a mandatory technical assistance session. Visit the Human Services Nonprofit Grant webpage for more information.

Montgomery County Government: FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Operating Grant Program
The focus of the grant program is to provide direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for: Individuals who are disabled, Senior residents, Individuals with low or limited incomes.

FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Capital Grant Program
The focus of the grant program is to provide capital resources that support direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for: Individuals who are disabled, Senior residents, Individuals with low or limited incomes.

National Science Foundation: Racial Equity in STEM Education
This solicitation aligns with the National Science Foundation and the Directorate for Education and Human Resources long-standing investments in the development of a diverse and well-prepared public and workforce, which was recently reinforced in the NSF Vision.

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Targeted and Specialized Mobility (TSM) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct transportation services in the County.  The County Council approved $800,000 for a joint capital and operating grant program with $640,000 for capital projects and $160,000 for operating projects.  At present, the County Council has made this funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months.  The deadline for applications is Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Midnight.

The focus of the grant program is to provide direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for:

• Individuals who are disabled.
• Senior residents.
• Individuals with low or limited incomes.

Organizations are encouraged to consider and apply for support from both the FY23 TSM Capital and Operating Grant Programs:

• More information about the FY23 TSM Operating Grant Program is available by clicking on FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Operating Grant Program – Montgomery County Office of Grants Management – Grants Application Platform (smapply.org).
• More information about the FY23 TSM Capital Program is available by clicking on FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Capital Grant Program – Montgomery County Office of Grants Management – Grants Application Platform (smapply.org).
• Information for both programs can be found by visiting https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/

Key dates for these programs are:

• Application Opens:  Monday November 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM (noon)
• MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session:  Monday December 5, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (the hyperlink for the event and its recording will be posted on the program pages linked above)
• Application Closes:  Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Midnight

Questions about the application process can be directed to Rafael Pumarejo Murphy, Director of the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-777-2775 or emailing rafael.murphy@montgomerycountymd.gov.

City of Rockville: Community Organization Grant
The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance the quality of life of Rockville residents. Nonprofits supporting the advancement of education, community engagement and other activities that benefit the community are welcome to apply. Applications due: December 16

Community Empowerment Matching Grant: The City of Rockville offers these grants to neighbors and organizations who are willing to match funding through cash, in-kind donation and volunteer hours. Applications due: January 27, 23.

2022 Farm to Food Bank Program: Capacity Building Grant
Assist Montgomery County-based food producing farms purchase equipment, and/or build food production capacity and infrastructure in order to contribute to the Montgomery County Farm to Food Bank program in 2023.

TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
Through this TD Charitable Foundation funded program, nonprofits can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset.

• Healthcare Initiative Foundation’s FY23 Capacity Building application is now open and closes on December 16. HIF makes grants to nonprofits that have county-based health programs activities. Click here for more information.
• Impact 100 DC opens its 2023 grants cycle in December 2022. The high-impact grant of $100,000 is funded by membership in Impact 100 DC, an all-volunteer women’s philanthropic community dedicated to improving lives in the Greater Washington, DC area. Impact 100 DC will offer a series of informational workshops for prospective applicants via Zoom. Attendance is encouraged but not required. Interested applicants should emailgrants@impact100dc.org for applicable dates and the registration link.

Urban Institute: Catalyst Grant Program
The Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative have opened the Request for Proposals for the next round of the Catalyst Grant Program, due December 2. The program supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to launch projects using data and technology to advance racial equity in the adult criminal legal system in three front-end focus areas: prevention, policing, and prosecution.

City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Opens November 2022. Grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city.

MD Dept. of Commerce: Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund
The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource operated by the Department of Commerce, with support from the State Department of Education, to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who participate in the State Department of Education’s Child Care Scholarship Program.

MD State Dept. of Education: The Maryland Rebuilds Initiative
This is a competitive MSDE grant opportunity designed to support the state’s child care system in utilizing federal funds to stabilize, strengthen, and sustain the child care system and mitigate the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The deadline for grant application submissions has been extended. Applications are due November 10.

TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
Through this TD Charitable Foundation funded program, nonprofits can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset.

Digital Lift: Software Grant
Digital Lift will provide up to a maximum of $1,000 per nonprofit for eligible requests. Applications close October 31.

Urban Institute: Catalyst Grant Program
The Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative have opened the Request for Proposals for the next round of the Catalyst Grant Program, due December 2. The program supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to launch projects using data and technology to advance racial equity in the adult criminal legal system in three front-end focus areas: prevention, policing, and prosecution.

City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Opens November 2022. Grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city.

MD Dept. of Commerce: Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund
The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource operated by the Department of Commerce, with support from the State Department of Education, to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who participate in the State Department of Education’s Child Care Scholarship Program.

MD State Dept. of Education: The Maryland Rebuilds Initiative
This is a competitive MSDE grant opportunity designed to support the state’s child care system in utilizing federal funds to stabilize, strengthen, and sustain the child care system and mitigate the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The deadline for grant application submissions has been extended. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on NOVEMBER 10, 2022

TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
Through this TD Charitable Foundation funded program, nonprofits can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset.

Digital Lift: Software Grant
Digital Lift will provide up to a maximum of $1,000 per nonprofit for eligible requests. Applications close October 31.