Office of Community Grants

The Department of Human Services pursues opportunities to protect vulnerable children and adults and improve the quality of their lives by assisting and creating resources for those in economic need.

The Office of Community Grants (OCG), under the Family Investment Administration, contracts with emergency food providers throughout the State to distribute funds and commodities to meet the needs of hungry Marylanders.

Services Provided

• Programmatic and fiscal guidelines for funding
• Policy oversight
• Tracking and monitoring of deliverables for contract compliance
• Technical assistance to OCG programs in all 24 jurisdictions

Funding through the Office of Community Grants supports over 1100 local programs including food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.

Programs

• CSFP – Commodity Supplemental Food Program
• TEFAP – The Emergency Food Assistance Program
• MEFP – Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program
• SNAEP – Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program
• MPOSEP – Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program

• Nonprofit Navigator Request Form Fill out our quick intake form to connect with a dedicated partner for one-on-one support, application reviews, and direct help navigating funding roadblocks.
• The Governor’s Grants Office helps state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits maximize funding opportunities. It provides technical assistance, tracks federal dollars, and coordinates grant-writing training to build a stronger Maryland.