CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 2: Building Flood Resilience

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

$125,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers grants to support projects that build flood resilience and address climate change impacts. Eligible applicants, including local jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education, can apply for up to $125,000 to fund projects that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience. Applications are due by December 13, 2024, and funding begins on October 1, 2025.

Funding Details

Award Range

$40,000 - $125,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Projects should be completed within one year. Funding may be provided as direct financial support or through technical assistance from a CCS-selected provider.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

County governments

Private institutions of higher education

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

Local jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, institutions of higher education.

Geographic Eligibility

Maryland portions of both the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the Maryland Coastal Zone

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Kate Vogel

kate.vogel@maryland.gov

Phone

410-934-2005

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