Small Grants
Small Grant Policy – Easy Read Version
The Council uses Small Grant funding to support:
- Projects
- Trainings in Maryland
Small Grants must be related to the Council’s mission. They must help the Council make progress on the priorities described in our State Plan. Learn more about the types of Small Grants below.
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. It usually takes up to 6 weeks after approval of funding before a check is received.
Small Grant funding opens on November 10, 2025. It is open until all of the available funding has been given to grantees.
Projects
Funding:
The amount requested must be $5,000 or less.
The Council can cover up to 75% of the total cost of the project. The grantee must provide at least 25% of the total cost of the project. See the Council’s Match Instructions for more information.
Who can apply:
Any person, group, or organization.
How to apply:
Complete the following forms and email them to info@md-council.org. If you cannot email them, call the Council at 410-767-3670 to make other arrangements.
The project must:
- Take place in Maryland
- Be related to the Council’s mission
- Benefit people with developmental disabilities and their families
- Make a difference that continues after the grant ends
Learn more about what Council funds can and cannot be used for in our Small Grant Policy.
Trainings in Maryland
Funding:
The amount requested must be $3,000 or less.
The Council can cover up to 75% of the total cost of the project. The grantee must provide at least 25% of the total cost of the project. See the Council’s Match Instructions for more information.
Who can apply:
Organizations and groups can request funding to help cover the costs of trainings and conferences they will host. These can be one-time-only trainings or a series of trainings.
How to apply:
Complete the following forms and email them to info@md-council.org. If you cannot email them, call the Council at 410-767-3670 to make other arrangements.
The trainings must be for:
- People with developmental disabilities in Maryland,
- Family members of people with developmental disabilities in Maryland, and/or
- Professionals in Maryland that work with people with developmental disabilities.
Learn more about what Council funds can and cannot be used for in our Small Grant Policy.