{"id":50793,"date":"2024-08-20T07:43:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=50793"},"modified":"2024-08-29T14:19:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T18:19:59","slug":"spotlighting-the-state-of-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/spotlighting-the-state-of-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlighting the State of Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"block-391e6c8f-1f5d-4cdd-a417-9c025f90b28f\">GrantWatch spotlights the State of Maryland! Though it is somewhat smaller geographically, it certainly makes up for that with all the dimensions of history, recreation, range of higher studies (institutions), and great sites to visit and experience! Nicknamed &#8220;America in Miniature,&#8221; this state is bustling with history, commerce, and culture. This makes it one of the most distinctive states in the U.S. and well-deserving of a spotlight for grant funding that can positively affect its residents. From those crisp, scenic coastlines to the vibrant cities, Maryland&#8217;s diversity comes shining through in every aspect of its community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch<\/strong><\/a> tips its hat to all that is offered by the State of Maryland by providing a list of grants to provide funding for a variety of community projects and services. In addition, there is also close to 2,000 grants available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/cat\/8\/community-and-economic-development-grants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Community and Economic Development<\/strong><\/a> grant listing category. Additionally available are national and international grant opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical Facts and Other Interesting Things About Marylan<\/strong>d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nicknamed &#8220;<em>The Old Line State<\/em>,&#8221; but also known as the &#8220;<em>Free State<\/em>,&#8221; &#8220;<em>Little America<\/em>,&#8221; and &#8220;<em>America in Miniature<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The state is named after Queen Mary of England, married to Charles I.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MD troops formed The Maryland Line, a well-disciplined highly trained regiment. When George Washington witnessed them in battle, he referred to them as &#8216;The Old Line.&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The official state sport of Maryland is jousting, designated in 1962. Jousting is the world&#8217;s oldest sport played on horses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maryland holds the honors as the first state in the nation to designate a state exercise. Walking became the State Exercise of Maryland on October 1, 2008.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a town called Boring, named after David Boring, the first postmaster. Containing one church, one post office, and about 40 houses, it&#8217;s a popular stop for visitors who take pictures on the front steps with the Boring Post Office sign in view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Guinness World Record for the largest crab cake was set in MD. It weighed a whopping 305.18 pounds, with a diameter of 3 feet 6 inches. (thefactsite.com, &#8220;<em>Facts About Maryland<\/em>&#8220;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community and Economic Development Grants for the State of Maryland<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grants to eligible Maryland nonprofits and government agencies for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/175867\/grants-to-west-virginia-and-maryland-nonprofits-and-agencies-for-a-range-of-charitable-programs-in-eligible-counties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>program-support\/emergency-assistance<\/strong><\/a>. Funding is for projects in the focus areas of community and economic development, emergency services, parks and recreation, and the arts. Funding is also for projects focusing on health, education, youth, senior services, libraries and literacy, historic preservation, and animal welfare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/178788\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-to-improve-the-quality-of-life-in-underserved-communities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>up to $10,000<\/strong><\/a> to Maryland nonprofits to benefit disadvantaged communities. For grants over $10,000, a Letter of Intent (LOI) will be submitted prior to applying. Funding is to address the needs of underserved populations by supporting innovative, results-oriented strategies to solve systemic social, economic, and environmental problems. Priority consideration will be for initiatives in Baltimore City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, grants to eligible Maryland nonprofits to <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/166650\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-in-eligible-locations-to-improve-communities-and-educational-systems.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>benefit communities\/education-systems<\/strong><\/a>. Funding is for activities to strengthen public school and early childhood education, address emotional health of students, and enhance neighborhoods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/195891\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-in-eligible-regions-for-capacity-building-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>up to $50,000<\/strong><\/a> to eligible nonprofits for capacity-building activities, including capital projects, database and technology enhancements, and equipment purchases. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. A separate request will be required for grants over $50,000. Funding is for programs and projects within the focus areas of community and economic development, health and human services, and education. Funding is also for projects focusing on civics and culture, historical preservation, and the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are grants to eligible Maryland nonprofits and government agencies for <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/138450\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-and-agencies-for-housing-and-neighborhood-development-projects-in-eligible-locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>housing\/neighborhood development<\/strong><\/a> projects. Funding is for programs and activities benefiting low to moderate income residents, as well as general households, and communities. Priority consideration will be for capital and physical improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Maryland Community &amp; Economic Development Grants, and an Award<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also, grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/155024\/grants-to-maryland-public-school-staff-to-benefit-students-in-eligible-locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>up to $2,000<\/strong><\/a> per project to eligible Maryland public school teachers and personnel for projects benefiting students. Funding is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today&#8217;s world. Grants will be for elementary, middle, and high school students to navigate 21st-century life and employment. Projects must have clear, measurable objectives, as well as the overall impact for successful implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/175010\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-and-agencies-for-historical-tourism-initiatives-in-eligible-counties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>up to $5,000<\/strong><\/a> to eligible Maryland nonprofits and agencies for historical tourism projects. Funding is to enhance tourism products, support events, tours and exhibits, and develop other initiatives. Grants will focus on strengthening heritage tourism (leveraging other funding), and inclusion of collaborative heritage partnerships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are grants to Maryland land trusts, nonprofits, public agencies, homeowners associations, and civic groups, and an award to a Maryland trust representative, for <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/140847\/grants-to-maryland-land-trusts-nonprofits-public-agencies-and-groups-for-land-conservation-and-community-stewardship-activities.html\"><strong>land<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/140847\/grants-to-maryland-land-trusts-nonprofits-public-agencies-and-groups-for-land-conservation-and-community-stewardship-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8211;<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/140847\/grants-to-maryland-land-trusts-nonprofits-public-agencies-and-groups-for-land-conservation-and-community-stewardship-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>conservation\/community-stewardship<\/strong><\/a> activities. Grants support youth and community engagement, capacity building for land trusts, and tree planting on agricultural lands. Priority will be for applications from underrepresented groups, and for projects to increase awareness and participation of communities, such as communities of color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/160379\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-to-benefit-women-and-children-in-eligible-locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>up to $25,000<\/strong><\/a> to eligible Maryland nonprofits to benefit women and children. Funding supports general operations, or specific services and programs. The program&#8217;s goal is to support women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency. Funding is for women of all ages, helping them to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, grants to eligible Maryland nonprofits for<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.grantwatch.com\/grant\/179262\/grants-to-maryland-nonprofits-for-programs-that-benefit-residents-in-eligible-locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">services benefiting residents<\/a><\/strong>. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) before applying. 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