Economic Development Grant Funders in Maryland
42 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $73.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 42 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mastercard Impact Fund | New York | $30.9M | 3 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $12.1M | 10 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $5.3M | 9 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.4M | 20 | 2024 |
| 5 | Citywide Development Corporation | Ohio | $3.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 6 | Rockville Economic Development Inc | Maryland | $2.3M | 42 | 2025 |
| 7 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $2.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $2.0M | 5 | 2022 |
| 9 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $1.5M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Hias Inc | Maryland | $1.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $1.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Emerging Technology Centers Inc | Maryland | $975K | 27 | 2022 |
| 13 | City First Enterprises Inc | District of Columbia | $875K | 12 | 2022 |
| 14 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Maryland | $601K | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation | California | $600K | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 42 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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