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Office of Community Grants Nutrition Assistance Programs is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds nutrition assistance programs including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Maryland Emergency Food Program, Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program, Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program. These programs support food banks, food pantries, and nutrition assistance organizations providing food to low-income Marylanders. Eligible applicants are organizations providing direct nutrition assistance, food distribution, or supporting infrastructure for emergency food programs in Maryland. The Office of Community Grants coordinates funding opportunities to protect vulnerable individuals and improve quality of life through nutrition assistance.
Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds feeding organizations across Maryland to purchase food for families in need. The program distributes annual grants to soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs, and after-school programs. Funds are allocated across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions based on population, poverty rates, and unemployment levels. Currently, 104 MEFP-funded programs operate statewide. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and local community groups in Maryland that meet MEFP criteria and adhere to program guidelines. Award amounts vary by jurisdiction. The program does not provide food directly to individuals.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a grant program from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds cash assistance to low-income families with dependent children in Maryland. Known as Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) in Maryland, the program provides financial support while preparing participants for employment and self-sufficiency. Eligible families must meet financial and technical requirements, cooperate with child support enforcement, participate in work activities, and comply with substance abuse provisions. Earned and unearned income cannot exceed the benefit level for the assistance unit size. Applications can be submitted online through MarylandBenefits.gov, in person at local departments of social services, or by mail or fax.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.