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Maryland Environment Grants

Explore 83 grant opportunities

2027 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland's cities and towns for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, particularly benefiting children and underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Oyster Larval Transport/Hydrodynamic Modeling for the Herring Bay Sanctuary, Maryland
$115,000
US Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for non-federal partners to model oyster larval transport and hydrodynamics in Herring Bay, Maryland, to support ecological restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Maryland Outdoor Equity Mini-Grant Program
$7,500
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Maryland that promote equitable access to outdoor recreation for underserved communities, addressing barriers like transportation and cost.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025 Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$6,000
Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

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
Outreach and Restoration Grant Program 2026
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Maryland-based public and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to engage communities and implement projects that protect and restore local natural resources, particularly in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.

Environment
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award Maryland 2025
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2025

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
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland to plant native trees in urban areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on enhancing tree canopies and addressing environmental justice issues.

Environment
City or township governments
BMORE Beautiful Say YES! 2025 Youth Engagement Grant
$400
Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and neighborhood associations in Baltimore City to engage youth aged 14-18 in community beautification and service projects, fostering pride and connections within their neighborhoods.

Youth
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
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant
$45,000
Baltimore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in the greater Baltimore area to promote artistic excellence and enhance community engagement through innovative cultural programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Plastics Reduction and Environmental Protection Grant
$1,477,342
Howard County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions in Howard County, Maryland, to support initiatives that reduce single-use plastics and promote environmental sustainability.

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
Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program
$40,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland food banks, nonprofits, and charitable organizations to purchase and distribute local food and seafood, aiming to improve access to nutritious food for food-insecure communities while supporting local farmers and producers.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Arts Development Project Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and arts organizations in Howard County to support a variety of arts projects that enhance community engagement and access to the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environment Anne Arundel Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, focused on environmental protection and improvement efforts, particularly related to the Chesapeake Bay and local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cecil County Upper Shore Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to support projects that expand operations, enhance marketing, or improve sustainability and community impact.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
FY 2025 Upper Shore Agriculture Grant Program
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to help them expand, diversify, and improve their operations while promoting sustainability and community collaboration.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Trust Foundation’s Nonprofit Grant 2025
$10,000
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.

Arts
Nonprofits