Grants and Resources
This section offers information about grants and resources for nonprofit organizations, including new opportunities noted in our monthly newsletter. Grant opportunities appear below. Be sure to click on the Resources tab to see new and existing opportunities and the Nonprofit Startup Resources tab for pertinent information.
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New! The Chesapeake Bay Trust's Outreach and Restoration Grant Program encourages outreach, community engagement activities, and on-the-ground restoration projects that increase knowledge, change behavior, and accelerate stewardship of natural resources. The organization will hold weekly office hours offering support in completing grant applications and individualized project idea support. The application deadline is Aug. 2. Learn more and apply
New! Maryland Humanities' grant program funds general operating support to nonprofits conducting work in the humanities throughout Maryland.
Applications for the Hatza SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) grants are open through Sept. 1. Learn more and apply.
The Campbell Foundation is accepting proposals for unsolicited grants through Aug. 30. The family foundation was established in 1998 to improve the conditions of America's largest and most ecologically diverse and productive estuary systems: the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. This opportunity is only open to new grantees, not organizations that are current or previous grantees of The Campbell Foundation. Learn more and apply.
The FY 2025 Charles County Tourism Grant application opens soon. Details are pending.
Grants.gov: A portal where organizations and individuals can find and apply for grants from the federal government.
Contact us for more information via email: nonprofit@csmd.edu or call: 301-934-7544.
CSM Faculty, Staff, and Students Give Back to Community, Volunteer 450 Hours During Inaugural 'Day of Service'
The next CSM Day of Service will take place in the spring of 2025 (date TBA) and the Nonprofit Institute will be soliciting specific volunteer opportunities next winter.
Additionally, the Nonprofit Institute is often asked by community members and CSM staff if it knows of any volunteer opportunities. To that end, Institute staff is soliciting generic service opportunities for a master list on our website. The webpage will launch in the summer of 2024.
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is looking for volunteer opportunities for members of its executive program class that starts in September. LSM will place up to 35 executives in nonprofits for 25 hours of service between September and March. The Nonprofit Institute is compiling a list of options by request. Please send well-defined, specific volunteer opportunity information (titles, descriptions, name of organization, and contact information) to nonprofit@csmd.edu by Aug. 2.
Looking for Board Members? Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) will advertise nonprofit board vacancies in its monthly newsletter. The Nonprofit Institute is compiling a list of vacancies by request. Please send well-defined, specific board opportunity information (titles, descriptions, name of organization, and contact information) to nonprofit@csmd.edu by June 25.
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CSM Work-Based Learning (WBL) provides students with real-life work experiences to develop their employability skills. Employers can help shape the future workforce, evaluate potential employees in work settings before hiring, and grow talent with quick and reliable skilled labor. Learn more
Southern Maryland Media Resources: This guide includes contact information and basic instructions for contacting media in Southern Maryland. Updates and new entries may be sent to nonprofit@csmd.edu.
Did You Know? Nonprofits can post employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities on the College Central Network, the go-to career resource for CSM students, alumni, and community members of the greater tri-county region.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of St. Mary’s County helps to place persons 55 years of age and older in rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling volunteer opportunities with local county agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. Contact: RSVP Program Manager Monika Williams at 301-475-4200, ext. 1653 or RSVP@stmarysmd.com
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): Nonprofit organizations are needed to host the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in Charles, St. Mary’s, and Calvert counties. Community residents age 55 and older who need training to re-enter the workforce are placed with a nonprofit, receive a state stipend, and help fill an organization’s needs. Call 301-374-1142.
Free Foundation Directory Essential via Candid: If your nonprofit’s annual revenue or expenses total less than $1M and you earn a Gold Seal of Transparency or higher, Candid’s Go for the Gold program offers a free year of access to Foundation Directory Essential. Learn more
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region provides training and counseling services to new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, themed workshops range from business planning, to how to comply with legal and tax issues.
Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland (HRASM) is a membership-based organization that provides networking, educational, advisory, and training opportunities to HR professionals in Southern Maryland. Members are offered activities and programs for professional growth and improvement while meeting and networking with other locally based professionals.
Maryland Nonprofits: Maryland Nonprofits is a membership-based organization that offers professional development opportunities and special events. Some resources are free, but most are available to paid members.
Coaching/Consulting Assistance from the Nonprofit Development Center: Access free technical assistance, consulting, training programs, and more. The NDC is appropriate for those in the early stages of running a nonprofit. The NDC is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce and participants must meet certain eligibility requirements. To find out if your nonprofit qualifies - contact: learning@mdnonprofit.org
Maryland Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV): This unit of the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives funds AmeriCorps State programs and recognizes volunteer service. You can recognize volunteers throughout the year by requesting Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificates. You can also submit nominations for the Governor's Service Awards. The office offers other ways to recognize volunteers.
Business Volunteers Maryland: Brings the talents of local business professionals to nonprofit organizations seeking volunteers and board leadership.
MD Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: A nonprofit organization offering pro bono legal services for arts organizations and artists.
National Council of Nonprofits: This site contains useful tools & resources. The Council is a central coordinator, identifying emerging trends and sharing proven practices. Free reports are available on the site.
National Center for Charitable Statistics: Features high-quality data on nonprofits and their relationships to other sectors.
BoardSource: A go-to resource for funders, partners, and nonprofit leaders who want to magnify their impact within their community through exceptional governance practices.
Association of Fundraising Professionals: (AFP) is the professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions.
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