Resources
A living list of useful resources, tools and information to empower you and your church.
Funding & Nonprofit Assistance
Research grants and funding from a variety of private and governmental sources in a uniquely local, tailored way. Click your region above and then search by sector to see opportunities more relevant for you.
The federal government's official centralized website for grants. Research, find and submit streamlined applications all in one place.
State | Federal | Foundation
Maryland's official listing of state grants, offerings from private foundations and corporations, a guide for federal funding and additional resource links.
A private organization and paid membership association providing nonprofits statewide with educational resources, support, fundraising tools, discounts and advocation. Check out the great free information and resources they have as well!
A national, sector-wide organization and network of nonprofits providing resources, tools and research. Explore tons of free support topics such as nonprofit creation and operation, fundraising, governance, communications, policy, advocacy, and much more.
Find, view and apply for various environmental grants across MD, DC and VA from our friends at CBT. Areas of interest include environmental justice, education, outreach, watershed and habitat restoration, and stormwater management.
(formerly Foundation Center)
Find and research grants, as well as connect with grantors spanning public and private sectors, including many that are not available through general online searches.
GuideStar
One of the biggest and high-profile research database platforms for nonprofits. Boost your presence and make a good impression to partners and funders, who are oftentimes frequent users.
Access free research, publications, case studies, toolkits and more on a wide variety of topics.
A well-known publication of nonprofit and philanthropic news, along with free listings of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and notices of awards, nonprofit jobs.
Watch hundreds of live and on-demand trainings on nonprofit creation, management, fundraising​, using Candid tools and more.
Find your nearest library or community center where you can access Foundation Directory and GuideStar for free!