November 10, 2025
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to fund Small Grants again. Small Grants benefit people with developmental disabilities in Maryland. People, groups, and organizations can apply.
Small Grants can fund projects and trainings in Maryland. They have to be related to the Council’s mission: We create change to make it possible for people with developmental disabilities to live the lives they want with the support they need. They have to help the Council make progress on the priorities described in our State Plan.
We are now accepting applications for Small Grants. Learn more about the types of grants we fund below.
Projects
- The amount requested must be $5,000 or less.
- Any person, group or organization can apply.
- The project must take place in Maryland and be related to the Council’s mission.
- The project has to benefit people with DD and their families.
- The project must make a difference that continues after the grant ends.
Trainings in Maryland
- The amount requested must be $3,000 or less.
- Organizations and groups can request funding to help cover the costs of trainings and conferences they will host.
- The trainings must be for people with DD, their family members, or professionals in Maryland that work with people with DD.
Learn more about Small Grants here. This page includes information on how to apply and rules about funding.
Small Grant applications can be submitted at any time. Submit your application far ahead of the start date of your project or training. If you wait too long, the committee that reviews applications might not meet in time.
Read our Small Grant Policy for more information.