SECU MD
Foundation
Grants
applications
are now open!
Supporting organizations that matter
Nonprofits across Maryland work tirelessly every day to support individuals and uplift communities. The SECU MD Foundation is proud to support community-based organizations that are providing innovative, multi-faceted programming. This work helps Marylanders access resources and opportunities, build skills and achieve personal and financial wellness.
Grant applications are now open!
We are now accepting grants from community organizations in Maryland through July 15, 2025. See below for additional details and a link to the application page.
In 2025, we will award 10, $5,000 grants to eligible organizations.
Organizations are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria
They help Marylanders achieve personal and financial wellness by addressing at least one of SECU MD Foundation’s strategic priorities of supporting individuals to:
- Gain financial literacy and build financial wellness.
- Access basic needs that foster personal wellness, with an emphasis on combating food insecurity.
- Achieve financial independence.
Along with providing critical services to Marylanders on a daily basis and sharing our mission to empower individuals to achieve personal and financial wellness, organization must:
- Be a nonprofit with a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt status.
- Be in good standing with the State of Maryland.
- Directly serve Maryland residents/communities.
- Have an organizational budget under $2M.
- Have an provided services for 2+ years.
To apply, grant seekers will need to complete an online application and provide the following:
- Organization mission and purpose
- Program description
- Statement of need
- Measures of outcomes
Help empower Maryland
The SECU MD Foundation grants are supported by people throughout our communities who want to help their neighbors. Donations allow our nonprofit partners to continue their life-altering work across the state.
Please consider helping us support these organizations by making a tax-deductible donation to the SECU MD Foundation today. Together we can make a difference.
Because of caring partners like the SECU MD Foundation, Harford County Education Foundation was able to provide kids critical tools to learn while at home. Thank you for helping our children to learn, grow and thrive.
~ Harford County Education Foundation
Community impact grants
In 2022, the SECU MD Foundation committed $1,000,000 in community impact grants to the Maryland Food Bank, Sinai Hospital and Morgan State University.
The Maryland Food Bank supports food-insecure Marylanders. The grant funds will be used to support the Maryland Food Bank delivery trucks and the Pantry on the Go program that brings fresh produce and other foods into underserved urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Sinai Hospital is the largest community hospital in Maryland. To provide a better setting for patients battling cancer that contributes to their overall healing, the hospital will use the grant funding to support the construction of a new cancer center.
Morgan State University is Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university. The grant will support an Endowment Fund that will be created to carry on the legacy of Donald Tynes, Sr., benefiting the Fine Arts Department and the world-renowned Morgan State University Choir.
The grants are in memory of Donald Tynes, Sr., who served on SECU’s Board of Directors for more than 47 years. He played an important role in the credit union’s growth and development through his dedication and passion for public service. As an extraordinary mentor and trailblazer, Donald leaves a legacy of community impact across Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
How much money does SECU MD Foundation award to grant recipients?
Amounts are determined and announced when the application portal launches.
When will I know if my grant application was accepted?
All applicants will be notified of the status of their grant application by mid-September.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Please email secumdfoundation@secumd.com if you have any questions about the grants program.
