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Maryland Environment Grants

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CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway Outcome 1
$35,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to local governments, academic institutions, and non-profits for projects that improve water quality, restore waterways, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation - Racial Justice
$75,000
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat racism, support immigrants and refugees, and promote equitable climate policies, particularly in Baltimore City, the DC region, and New York, with a focus on communities of color and low-income populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Community Trust Foundation’s Nonprofit Grant
$175,000
Community Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties, Maryland, for projects that promote arts, education, health, and community development.

Education
Nonprofits
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award Maryland
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Maryland landowners engaged in farming, ranching, or forestry who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
Individuals
Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations for innovative practices that improve soil health and promote agroforestry initiatives.

Environment
Individuals
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Food Aggregation Grant
$550,000
Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support commercial food aggregators and distributors in Montgomery County, Maryland, to improve access to locally sourced foods for institutions like schools and hospitals while enhancing the local food system and economy.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Infrastructure Project
$6,000,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$50,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program
$100,000
Montgomery County Government (Department of Environmental Protection)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality and promote community engagement in watershed restoration efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$6,000
Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community life in Catonsville, Maryland, through projects in health, education, youth services, recreation, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black Philanthropy Circle Grant
$25,000
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This initiative provides $25,000 grants to nonprofit organizations that are Black-led or serve predominantly Black communities in the Baltimore area, focusing on enhancing the quality of life through various charitable activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) FY2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland to enhance agricultural education, community development, and public-private partnerships across multiple rural counties.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
$300,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program – Large Grants
$100,000
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, mission-driven groups, and government agencies working on impactful community improvement projects in South Baltimore, focusing on sustainability, health, and revitalization.

Community Development
Nonprofits