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Maryland Environment Grants

Explore 130 grant opportunities

SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program
$100,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Maryland counties and municipalities to implement a streamlined solar permitting software, helping them meet state requirements for residential solar energy systems.

Energy
County governments
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Resilient Maryland Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments, nonprofits, and businesses for planning and implementing energy resilience projects, particularly in low- and moderate-income communities, to enhance energy reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Nonprofits
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
Exclusive - see details
Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations for innovative practices that improve soil health and promote agroforestry initiatives.

Environment
Individuals
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
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
Residential Energy Equity
$1,500,000
Maryland Department of Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and nonprofits in Maryland for energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations in homes occupied by low- to moderate-income residents.

Energy
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
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mini Urban Trees Grant
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve environmental quality and promote equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles County Tree Planting Program
$20,000
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
Individuals
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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.

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
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
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
Commercial and Canopy Solar Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

Energy
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
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Maryland Electric School Bus Grant Program
$1,500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and private school bus vendors in Maryland to transition from diesel to electric school buses, prioritizing projects that benefit economically challenged communities and Title I schools.

Transportation
Independent school districts