Community Development Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 14, 2026
There are 55 active community development grants tagged to Maryland, part of 3,275 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Enterprise Zones State Department of Assessments and Taxation · State Not published · Varies Provide property tax credit to encourage new or existing businesses to expand or locate in enterprise zones designated by the State in economically distressed areas. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Non-Profit | |
| Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies CDBG assists local governments implement economic development projects. | |
| Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise (RISE) Zone Program Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Offers tax credits to businesses that locate or expand within designated RISE Zones near higher education institutions to support job creation and investment. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, State Colleges, State University, Other | |
| Resilient Maryland Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides funds to Maryland communities and organizations to offset the costs of planning, designing, and constructing microgrids, resilient facility power systems, and resiliency hubs. | |
| Operating Assistance Grants - Technical Assistance Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Operating Assistance Grant - Technical Assistance Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, and local governments to support operating and technical assistance costs associated with local housing and community and economic… | |
| Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Competitive grants to nonprofit organizations or government units that promote Maryland breweries, distilleries, and wineries through marketing, events, education, and industry development to grow tourism and craft beverage industry… | |
| Local Government Infrastructure Finance Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Infrastructure Financing Program offers Maryland's counties and incorporated municipalities a cost-effective way to finance public purpose capital projects; enabling the delivery of essential services to support communities and the… | |
| Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund provides competitive grants and loans to institutions of higher education or hospital for community development projects in blighted areas of the state. | |
| Build Our Future Grant Program Maryland Economic Development Corporation · State Not published · Varies The Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund provides grants for innovative and transformative infrastructure projects that accelerate the growth of eligible strategic industry sectors. | |
| Strategic Closing Fund Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Sunny Day Strategic Closing Fund supports extraordinary economic development opportunities that create and retain employment as well as create significant capital investments. | |
| Emerging Developer Loan Fund (EDLF) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies EDLF is a program designed to lend to emerging developers whose projects will revitalize communities, increase quality affordable housing, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and expand opportunities for Maryland residents and businesses. | |
| Keep America Beautiful Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies | |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies Provide planning assistance in support of local brownfield redevelopment efforts, including grant application assistance and connection to state and federal technical and financial assistance resources. | |
| County Arts Development Grant Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies County Arts Development Grants provide grants and technical assistance to county arts councils and Baltimore City to better serve artists, organizations, and audiences and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity, and funding for… | |
| Maryland Smart Energy Communities Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Suite of programs that provide funding to local governments for eligible energy projects in return for voluntarily adopting energy-related goals. | |
| Loan Financing Maryland Economic Development Corporation · State Not published · Varies MEDCO’s loan financed projects encourage and aid the development of business within Maryland. | |
| Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation (RWDF) and Central Baltimore Partnership present the annual Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award — one $25,000 unrestricted award to a community leader whose work in Central Baltimore embodies innovative… | |
| Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Maryland's Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop, promote, and support diverse artistic and cultural centers in communities across Maryland that preserve a sense of place, provide unique local experiences, attract tourism, and… | |
| Forest Resource Planning Assistance Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies Provide planning assistance in support of local forest protection or green infrastructure plans County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Regional | |
| Program Open Space Local Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides financial and technical assistance to local subdivisions for the planning, acquisition, and/or development of recreation land or open space areas. | |
| UPLIFT (Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The UPLIFT program finances strategically targeted affordable single family, for-sale development to elevate property values in historically red-lined neighborhoods with the aim of building household wealth. | |
| Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund will receive $2 million in funding for targeted investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s traditionally disadvantaged and underserved rural communities. | |
| Community Legacy Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Community Legacy program provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through activities such as business retention and attraction… | |
| Main Street Maryland Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Main Street Maryland strives to strengthen the economic potential of Maryland’s traditional main streets and neighborhoods. |
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About community development grants in Maryland
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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