Community Development Grants in Maryland

Last updated August 12, 2026

There are 44 active community development grants tagged to Maryland, part of 3,248 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Enterprise Zones	State Department of Assessments and Taxation	Rolling	Varies
State	Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise (RISE) Zone Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Operating Assistance Grants - Technical Assistance Grant	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program, Clean Water Act Section 319	Maryland Department of the Environment	Rolling	Varies
State	Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Build Our Future Grant Program	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
State	Strategic Closing Fund	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Emerging Developer Loan Fund (EDLF)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Keep America Beautiful	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	County Arts Development Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Forest Resource Planning Assistance	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	Program Open Space Local	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF)	Maryland Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
State	Community Legacy	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Main Street Maryland	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Climate Change Adaptation Planning Assistance	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	One Maryland Tax Credit (OM)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Sustainable Communities Designation	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	Incubators	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies

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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.

Community Development Grants in other states

Other grant categories in Maryland

Workforce Development Grants in Maryland 18 Community Health Grants in Maryland 15 Community Services Grants in Maryland 9 Professional Development Grants for Teachers in Maryland 8 Professional Development Grants in Maryland 3 Grants for Community Centers in Maryland 2

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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