Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in Maryland
337 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $177.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 337 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 food & agriculture funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $48.1M | 39 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Maryland Food Bank Inc | Maryland | $10.4M | 354 | 2025 |
| 3 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $9.9M | 95 | 2024 |
| 4 | Feeding America | Illinois | $8.9M | 8 | 2024 |
| 5 | Arundel Community Development | Maryland | $8.5M | 20 | 2024 |
| 6 | Family Health International | North Carolina | $7.1M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Clark Charitable Foundation Inc | Maryland | $6.7M | 8 | 2024 |
| 8 | Verizon Foundation | New Jersey | $5.0M | 2 | 2020 |
| 9 | Wal-mart Foundation | Arkansas | $5.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 10 | Share Our Strength | District of Columbia | $4.8M | 128 | 2024 |
| 11 | United States Fund for Unicef | New York | $4.1M | 5 | 2025 |
| 12 | I Am Mercy Foundation | Pennsylvania | $3.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Kahlert Foundation Inc | Maryland | $2.4M | 32 | 2025 |
| 14 | The Community Foundation of Frederick | Maryland | $2.2M | 54 | 2023 |
| 15 | Civic Works Inc | Maryland | $2.1M | 83 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 337 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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