Week of October 2, 2026
Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program
Deadline: October 26th
- Description: The purpose of the Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program(MDHEOCAP) is to:
(1) Encourage low-income Maryland high school students to attend and complete college;
(2) Connect potential college and university students with nonprofit organizations that have a history of successful higher education outcomes for targeted youth;
(3) Create an equal matching fund for nonprofit organizations to access in order to increase college outreach services to low-income students;
(4) Provide funding for nonprofit organizations that are already established in communities to provide targeted outreach to encourage low-income students to enroll in college; and (5) Increase the number of low-income students attending and succeeding in college. - Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that have been in existence for five (5) or more consecutive years that meet the minimum eligibility criteria outlined in the RFP.
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Speaker Adrienne A. Jones African American Heritage Preservation Program Grant Opportunities
Deadline: November 20th (First Round for 2027)
- Description: The Speaker Adrienne A. Jones African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) provides grants to preserve and interpret buildings, sites, and communities significant to Maryland’s African American heritage.
In her last year as speaker, Adrienne A. Jones introduced House Bill 1010, which created a non-capital grant under the African American Heritage Preservation Program. This legislation, which was signed into law by Governor Moore in May of 2025, responds to overwhelming constituent feedback for additional funding to support organizational capacity, education, and interpretation of African American history and culture in Maryland. Administered jointly by MCAAHC and MHT, the goal of this non-capital grant program is to invest in the staffing, planning, and programming of Maryland’s African American heritage sites.
With $250,000 allocated for its first round in fiscal year 2027, applications will open on October 1st and close on November 20, 2026. Grantees will be notified in March 2027. MHT and MCAAHC encourage interested organizations to visit the program webpage and watch the upcoming webinar to learn more about the grant program. - Eligibility: Maryland African American heritage sites
- For further information: Full details can be found on the new program webpage at bit.ly/AAHPP-MHT or contact MCAAHC Research Specialist Alexandria Anderson at alexandria.anderson@maryland.gov or MHT Capital Programs Administrator Stacy Montgomery at stacy.montgomery@maryland.gov.
Help Shape the Future of Rural Maryland
10-min Survey for All Rural Maryland Residents, Business Owners and Community Leaders
- Description: The Rural Maryland Council is asking residents, business owners, and community leaders to share their experiences in a quick 10-minute survey.
Your input will guide legislative advocacy, strengthen program priorities, and inform future funding decisions for the Rural Readiness Program and two grant programs—the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF). - Why Your Voice Matters:
➡️ Rural communities face unique challenges
➡️ Your lived experience provides valuable insight
➡️ RMC uses your input to create change - What Your Feedback Supports:
➡️ Local economic development
➡️ Rural health and wellness
➡️ Agriculture and natural resources
➡️ Broadband & infrastructure investments
➡️ Small business and workforce development - To take the survey, click here.