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Single submission deadline of 5:00 p.m. EDT July 16, 2026 for the FY 2027 cycle; that date has passed as of 2026-08-19. Project period is July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission. This program provides grants to community-led programs that help low-income students in high-poverty school systems create more pathways to work, wages, and wealth, with a focus on first-generation student access to post-secondary education. Services include mentoring, academic tutoring, and college and career readiness programming.
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FY 2026 Next Generation Scholars Grant Accessibility Information Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) Temporarily Unavailable. Learn more about this scheduled system downtime.
FY 2026 Next Generation Scholars Grant Next Generation Scholars FY 26 Guidance ( docx )( pdf ) Next Generation Scholars FY 26 Application ( docx )( pdf ) Budget and Project Amendment Request Form ( doc )( pdf ) Program Summary: The Next Generation Scholars of Maryland (NGS) Program is a college access program established by the Maryland General Assembly in 2016 that supports low-income students in high poverty school systems by providing access to postsecondary educational opportunities.
NGS programs provide a cohort-based model of support, mentoring, and college guidance for first generation students. Cohorts are identified as early as 8th grade and receive support through high school graduation and into college. FY26 grants will continue funding to nonprofit organizations who were awarded grants in FY25.
Authorization Next Generation Scholars of Maryland 2016 Session HB 1403 PURPOSE: Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 grant funds will be awarded to nonprofit organizations to provide guidance and services to cohort students who pre-qualify for the Guaranteed Access Grant in eligible school districts.
Students are expected to successfully transition to college and continue to receive support in their first year of college. DISSEMINATION The Grant Information Guide was Issued on June 2, 2025 DEADLINE Proposals are due no later than 5 p. m.
on July 1, 2025 Funding Amount Available $5,000,000 Estimated Number of Grants 11-15 This continuation grant funding is available to nonprofit organizations that were awarded grants under the Next Generation Scholars Program in FY25.
Nonprofits must support grade 7-12 students in one or more of the following school systems: • Allegany County Public Schools • Baltimore City Public Schools • Caroline County Public Schools • Dorchester County Public Schools • Kent County Public Schools • Prince George's County Public Schools • Somerset County Public Schools • Wicomico County Public Schools Submission Instructions Grant applications must be submitted by 5:00 p. m.
July 1, 2025 via email to Program Contact Tiffany Majors We're available on the following channels. ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first. This also means the site can begin to display prior to loading all JS, which helps display performance.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit, community-based organizations in Maryland that support students who pre-qualify for the Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000,000 (total for grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program is funded by Maryland Higher Education Commission. 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.
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