Funding Opportunity #: FO-2027-MACRO-006

Awarding Agency: Administrative Office of the Courts, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO)

Award Period: 7/01/2026 - 6/30/2027

Program description: To support the Maryland Judiciary’s mission to provide fair, efficient, and effective justice for all, MACRO’s Conflict Resolution Projects Grants provide funding for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs or projects which develop, improve, and expand high quality ADR services statewide. These grants are being offered to benefit the courts and the people of Maryland with the goal of increasing efficiency in the courts, expanding access to justice, and preventing conflicts from escalating into violence or litigation.

Typical project categories:
Starting or Expanding an ADR Program, Mediator/ADR Practitioner Quality Assurance; Public Conflict Resolution Education; Statewide Conflict Resolution Services or program support; ADR‐Related Research.

Eligibility: This funding opportunity is open to non-profit, local government, and institutions of higher education working in Maryland.

Application Deadline: March 19, 2026

Terms and Conditions: All grant applications and awards made under this funding opportunity are subject to the Maryland Judiciary's General Grant Conditions, and the FY27 Special Conditions for MACRO Conflict Resolution Grants.

Information Session: Applicants are encouraged to register and attend the information session scheduled on February 9, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. 

Register for this session: https://mdcourts.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/d2FC9lHzT_2kM5Ue7LMEyA

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to review the Judiciary's handout: 10 Tips for Writing Successful Grant Applications.

For questions about this funding opportunity, please contact MACRO at 410-260-3540, or by email at MACROgrants@mdcourts.gov.