CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 3: Habitat Restoration

This grant provides funding for local governments and non-profit organizations to design and construct habitat restoration projects that combat erosion and flooding while benefiting communities and addressing climate change.

$1,500,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers grants for designing and constructing habitat restoration projects to address erosion and flooding. Eligible applicants, including local governments and non-profit organizations, can apply for up to $100,000 for design projects and between $200,000 and $1.5M for construction projects. Applications are due by December 13, 2024, with funding available from July 1, 2025. Projects should enhance habitat, address climate change impacts, and provide community-wide benefits.

Funding Details

Award Range

$30,000 - $1,500,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Provide up to 1:1 matching funds or include cost savings measures. Leveraging funds through the Shoreline Erosion Loan Program is highly encouraged, where applicable.

Additional Details

Design projects can request up to $100,000, while construction projects can request between $200,000 and $1.5M. Larger projects on public lands may be considered. Funds cannot be used to bank water quality credits, meet compensatory mitigation requirements, or be sold for profit.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

County governments

Additional Requirements

Projects on private lands must demonstrate community-wide benefits. Projects should involve design/permitting, design-build, or construction of habitat restoration practices. Local governments and non-profit organizations can submit proposals under this outcome

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Nicole Carlozo

nicole.carlozo@maryland.gov

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