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Maryland Environment Grants

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Affordable Electrification Outreach Program
$125,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maryland to educate low- to moderate-income households about the benefits of residential electrification and energy efficiency, helping to reduce energy costs and promote environmental sustainability.

Energy
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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
Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Baltimore Activate Your Space Grant Program
$5,000
City of Baltimore
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for Baltimore-based organizations to transform vacant lots into safe, accessible green spaces using community engagement and crime prevention strategies.

Education
Nonprofits
Marine Sewage Pumpout Facility Grants
$20,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to public and private marinas in Maryland for the purchase and installation of facilities that properly dispose of sewage from boats, promoting cleaner waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles County Tree Planting Grant Program
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Charles County to improve the environment and community well-being, encouraging applications from diverse groups and promoting community involvement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

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

Nov 7, 2025

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
France-Merrick Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
France-Merrick Foundation (FMF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, Maryland, for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Aileen Hughes Award
$5,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to Maryland land trusts to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Abell Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Abell Foundation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies working to improve health, education, and economic opportunities for residents of Baltimore City.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
$560,000
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Anne Arundel County Forestry Board, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to community groups in Anne Arundel County for tree planting and invasive species removal projects that promote environmental stewardship and improve local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
2026 Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program
$100,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, for projects that improve water quality and engage the community in environmental stewardship, particularly in the Anacostia River Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watershed Assistance Grant Program 2025
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and designated counties in Pennsylvania to support watershed restoration and planning projects that improve water quality and community sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

Environment
State governments