CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway Outcome 1

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.

$35,000,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers technical and financial assistance to support projects addressing water quality improvement, local waterway restoration, climate resilience, navigation, boating access, and environmental stewardship. The Grants Gateway simplifies the application process for eligible applicants, including governments, academic institutions, and NGOs. Applications are due by September 18, 2024, for Outcome 5 projects, and December 13, 2024, for Outcomes 1-4 and Shoreline Erosion Loan Applications.

Funding Details

Award Range

$500,000 - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$35,000,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

For profit organizations other than small businesses

Private institutions of higher education

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

Local jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, institutions of higher education, for-profit entities (see pay for success track below) Where can my project(s) be located? Funding is only available for projects located in the Maryland portions of both the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the Atlantic Coastal Bays. Tree planting projects are eligible for all of Maryland. Public and private lands are eligible.

Geographic Eligibility

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Dana Reiss

dana.reiss@maryland.gov

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