State Aided Institutions (SAI) Program

Purpose

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) provides annual grants to qualified non-profit organizations that provide enriching educational programs to Maryland students. Eligible programs provide learning experiences that align with the State’s curricular and educational priorities and cannot be replicated in the classroom.

These educational opportunities emphasize experiential learning and one-on-one support services. This includes but is not limited to, free or reduced admission, full-day and residential field trips with hands-on activities, mentoring, and tutoring. Pre- and post-visit activities for teachers can be used to connect the experiences to the classroom curriculum. In addition, professional development opportunities for teachers that link the SAI programs to the classroom are also funded.

GRANT INFORMATION GUIDE (GIG)

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION

When will the application be open?

Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Application Submission Date

Friday, June 13, 2025. no later than 5:00 p.m. EST

Customer Service Support Sessions

MSDE will hold several customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will review what applicants need to get started, the program requirements, and a walk-through of the application. To attend a session, click on the date below:

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Watch the Video

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Video call link

Questions

If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact:

Roslyn Coleman
SAI Program Manager
sai.applications@maryland.gov
Phone: (410) 767-3309

Institutions

For fiscal year 2026, fifty-seven programs are funded across the State. The list below constitutes the SAIs that are currently being monitored: