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Maryland Environment Grants

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Community Trust Foundation’s Nonprofit Grant
$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
FY25 Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
$45,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland that focus on agricultural and forestry education, as well as rural economic and community development initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award Maryland
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Infrastructure Project
$6,000,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

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
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for projects that promote green stormwater infrastructure and enhance urban green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$50,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Infrastructure
County governments
NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$6,000
Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program in Maryland
$500,000
Prince George’s County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Community Grants Program – Large Grants
$100,000
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, mission-driven groups, and government agencies working on impactful community improvement projects in South Baltimore, focusing on sustainability, health, and revitalization.

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
Competitive Grant Program
$6,000,000
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

Environment
County governments
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
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 3: Habitat Restoration
$1,500,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

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.

Environment
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