Community Development Grants in Maryland
Last updated November 4, 2026
There are 55 active community development grants tagged to Maryland. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Freight-Rail Grant Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The MDOT Freight Rail Grant Program (FRGP) is a state-funded, competitive, reimbursable grant program administered by the Office of Rail and Intermodal Freight (RIF) of the Secretary’s Office at MDOT. | |
| Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (formerly Project CORE) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative provides public and nonprofit partners in Baltimore City grant funding to address vacant properties through acquisition, stabilization, demolition and other pre-development activities, clearing… | |
| Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program provides technical and financial assistance to help protect and enhance heritage resources within certified heritage areas, to improve quality of life for residents and maximize economic development through heritage tourism. | |
| Rental Housing Works (RHW) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The purpose of RHW is to create jobs and strengthen the Maryland economy by providing gap financing for the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing financed through DHCD’s Multifamily Bond Program and Low Income Housing Tax… | |
| Maryland Opportunity Zones Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Opportunity Zone program is a nationwide initiative administered by the U.S. Treasury created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. | |
| Sustainable Communities Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability. | |
| Partnership Planting Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Partners with local governments, community organizations and garden clubs to beautify highways and improve the environment. |
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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.
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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