Community Development Grants in Maryland

Last updated June 30, 2026

There are 60 active community development grants tagged to Maryland, part of 3,297 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF)	Rural Maryland Council Grants	July 10, 2026	Varies
State	Operating Assistance Grants - Technical Assistance Grant	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Urban Tree Program	Maryland Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts & Entertainment Districts Technical Assistance Grant	MD State Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
State	National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Neighborhood BusinessWorks	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Safe Streets and Roads for All	Maryland Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	Keep America Beautiful	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Watershed Assistance Collaborative	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (EZ)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Enterprise Zones	State Department of Assessments and Taxation	Rolling	Varies
State	Freight-Rail Grant Program	Maryland Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	Forest Resource Planning Assistance	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	UPLIFT (Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Public-Private Partnerships	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
State	USFWS Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	USFWS Sport Fish Restoraton Boating Access Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Vehicle Theft Prevention Council	Maryland State Police	Rolling	Varies
State	One Maryland Tax Credit (OM)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Weather it Together Hazard Mitigation Planning Program	Maryland Historical Trust	Rolling	Varies
State	Main Street Maryland	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	Loan Financing	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
State	Local and Regional Project Assistance Program (BUILD)	Maryland Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	Program Open Space Local	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	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.

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Other grant categories in Maryland

Workforce Development Grants in Maryland 23 Community Health Grants in Maryland 21 Professional Development Grants for Teachers in Maryland 8 Community Services Grants in Maryland 8 Professional Development Grants in Maryland 3 Grants for Community Centers in Maryland 1

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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