1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsCommunity Investment Tax Credits is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits with projects in Priority Funding Areas can apply for Community Investment Tax Credits, awarding state tax credit allocations to leverage donations.
Get a weekly digest of new grants like this
A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the opportunity page linked on this listing to help you evaluate fit faster.
Community Investment Tax Credits Program | Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Investment Tax Credits Program Application status: Closed Application period opened: June 2, 2026 Application period closed: July 14, 2026 Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC) support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations by awarding allocations of Maryland State Tax Credits for use as incentives to attract contributions from individuals and businesses to benefit local projects and services.
Community Investment Tax Credits complement other State Revitalization Programs which offer resources to assist communities with revitalization efforts. Since being established in 1996, the program has leveraged nearly $34 million in charitable contributions to approximately 845 projects across Maryland.
As part of an annual, competitive application process, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations apply to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for Tax Credits to support a program or project that reflects Maryland’s and the Organization’s neighborhood revitalization, community, and economic development goals. IRS designated 501(c)(3) organizations.
Projects must be located in or serve residents of a Priority Funding Area and may involve activities such as: Housing and Community Development Enhancing Neighborhoods and Business Districts Economic Development and Tourism Promotion Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Job and Self-Sufficiency Training Education and Youth Services Services for At-Risk Populations Applicants may be awarded up to $100,000 in Community Investment Tax Credits.
The Department strives for all Marylanders to live, work and prosper in communities that are affordable, lovable and just. Great places–lovable places–result from consistent targeted investment in locally-driven community reinvestment planning.
To support the core objectives of DHCD, the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization will prioritize revitalization projects that are part of a strategic community plan to: Increase the production of mixed-income, middle-market and affordable housing, particularly near transit. DHCD is interested in supporting innovative development approaches—such as modular and off-site construction—to accelerate housing production.
Increase household and generational wealth building through homeownership, legacy homeowner renovations, and small business development. Accelerate the elimination of vacant properties, particularly in Baltimore City. Create safer, more appealing public spaces and community facilities that expand access to community services and strengthen neighborhood cohesion.
Revitalize Maryland's diverse Main Streets, downtowns and commercial cores through projects that: enhance their unique physical, visual, and historic character; improve economic vitality by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones; and helping small businesses and entrepreneurs connect to resources.
The Department will give additional consideration to projects that address the overarching priorities of the Moore-Miller Administration, including projects that: Invest in designated Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) areas, which represent rural, suburban and urban communities that have been historically impacted by barriers to economic mobility.
Invest in designated Just Communities where all Marylanders, regardless of background, have access to fair housing and economic stability and opportunity, righting the wrongs of the past. Donors that make contributions of $500 or more are eligible to receive Community Investment Tax Credits.
Eligible contributions Include: Monetary contributions in the form of a check, credit card charge, electronic transfer, online giving tool, gifts of stock or securities, and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). New Goods accompanied by invoices or receipts evidencing the net cost of the donated items.
Used Goods accompanied by an independent third-party evaluation of the donated items (consistent with IRS publication 561). Real Estate donations are eligible as long as the property being donated is identified at the time of the application. Gifts of real estate require third-party, independent evaluation (consistent with IRS publication 561) or real estate valuation records.
Please contact the CITC Project Manager at [email protected] for more information and instruction on donations of Real Estate. Visit GIVE Maryland for information on specific projects and donate now to nonprofits that have available tax credits. Search by county for a nonprofit organization working in your community to give.
To apply, your organization must be registered through the DHCD Project Portal: Select "New User?" on the portal and complete the registration request form. Registration requests may take up to 72 hours to process and approve.
Please plan accordingly. View the FY 2027 CITC Policy & Application Guide to determine your organization's eligibility. DHCD Project Portal - Grants Management System Fiscal year 2027 CITC application training recording - coming soon Fiscal year 2027 CITC application training slides - PDF - 2.
18 MB Fiscal Year 2027 CITC Policy and Application Guide - PDF - 439. 69 KB The following information may be useful to both individuals and businesses making contributions, as well as nonprofit participants in the Community Investment Tax Credit program.
This information is for reference only and any individual or business contemplating making a contribution, that has questions about their specific tax advantages, is encouraged to consult with their accountant or tax professional.
Office of the Maryland Secretary of State Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation IRS Publication 526 – Charitable Contributions - PDF IRS Publication 561 – Determining the Value of Donated Property - PDF For general information and assistance, please contact: Schedule a meeting via Calendly Neighborhood Revitalization news Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Ira Kowler as New Director of Baltimore City Revitalization Programs Public Notice: Funding Opportunity: State of Maryland Recovery Housing Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits with projects in Priority Funding Areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 in state tax credit allocations. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Investment Tax Credits is funded by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
On October 28, 2026, Airbnb said it will donate $0.10 of revenue from every homestay to Airbnb.org, toward a $500 million, five-year goal of 1 million free nights a year. Airbnb.org is on track for about 100,000 nights this year, so the target means roughly 10x growth. The money funds housing credits that partner nonprofits place with families traveling for medical care, domestic violence survivors, veterans in treatment, and disaster evacuees, not cash grants. Here's how the partner model works and how to position your organization.
Read articleTD Charitable Foundation opened its 21st Housing for Everyone round: $10 million in $500,000 grants, about 20 awards, due 4 p.m. November 24, 2026. Last year's round paid 40 grants of $250,000 for eviction prevention. This year's theme is housing stability through renters' income growth: workforce development, credentialing, and financial coaching paired with housing services. Here's what changed, who is eligible from Maine to Florida, and how to build a competitive application in three weeks.
Read articleOn October 27, 2026, Micron announced more than $67 million for Idaho: $45 million-plus in $250 deposits to 181,000 children's Trump Accounts, $11.6 million for Valley Regional Transit and $10.5 million for housing through LEAP Housing and Boise's Lusk District. The Micron Foundation is not accepting unsolicited proposals. Here is what the split shows about where corporate community dollars are heading.
Read article