Environmental Conservation Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 14, 2026
There are 47 active environmental conservation grants tagged to Maryland, part of 1,929 active environmental conservation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Supports the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Watershed Agreement to restore and protect Maryland's natural resources. | |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies The goal of MEA’s EECBG program is to help communities transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy through planning activities for future projects that can help provide comprehensive community approaches to addressing the State’s… | |
| Innovative Technology Funding Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies A partnership between Maryland DNR, the University of Maryland to provide research & development funding to University staff, and seed capital monies to develop new technologies to accelerate bay restoration. | |
| Roots for Resilience Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Funding for the Roots for Resilience Living Shoreline Grant Program is being provided from the Environmental Protection Agency to Maryland Department of the Environment, administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to help… | |
| Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund (Trust Fund) Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Trust Fund awards the most cost-effective, efficient nonpoint source nutrient and sediment reduction project proposals that are implementation ready and located in targeted areas of the state. | |
| Chesapeake Bay Regulatory and Accountability Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies EPA funding beginning FFY 2010 to support State programs by enhancing regulatory and enforcement activities related to the Chesapeake Bay Total Daily Maximum Load. | |
| Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies Assist farmers and landowners in implementing agricultural best management practices to control soil erosion, manage nutrients and reduce agricultural sources of water pollution. | |
| Clean Marine Initiative Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To reduce non-point source pollution from marinas and boaters. Provides technical assistance on environmental best management practices. | |
| Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Tidal wetlands are managed to provide reasonable use while furnishing essential resource protection. | |
| TMDL Development Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this program is to develop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for impaired waterbodies in Maryland, as required by §303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972. | |
| Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To reclaim and restore land and water resources adversely affected by past mining. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State University, State Government | |
| Waste Diversion-Scrap Tires Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Issues licenses for scrap tire collection facilities, processors, incinerators, recyclers, and haulers. Works with property owners to ensure cleanup of illegal scrap tire stockpiles. | |
| Building Flood Resilience Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Building Flood Resilience program provides funding and technical assistance to help local governments identify flood vulnerabilities and develop adaptation plans for coastal and rainfall-driven events. | |
| 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. | |
| Community Resilience Grants Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies | |
| Woodland Assessments State Department of Assessments and Taxation · State Not published · Varies Promotes forest conservation and management; Encourages woodland production, prevention of floods and the wasting of soil; Increases income from the sale of lumber. | |
| 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 | |
| Sediment & Stormwater Plan Review Division Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To ensure that sediment, generated by land disturbance, is contained on site and post-development runoff is managed thereby protecting the waters of the State by reducing stream channel erosion, pollution, siltation and flooding. | |
| USFWS Sport Fish Restoraton Boating Access Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides grant funds related to boating access in MD waterways by developing new access facilities or improvement of existing facilities. | |
| AZA Conservation Grants Fund American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Conservation Grants Fund (CGF) is AZA's competitive grant program supporting the cooperative conservation-related scientific and educational initiatives of AZA members and their partners. ; the… | |
| Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies | |
| Local Critical Area Program Implementation Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provide funding, general oversight, and technical assistance to local governments to enhance their implementation and enforcement of the Critical Area Program at the local level. | |
| Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provide below market interest loans, grants, and loan principal forgiveness to local governments and other eligible entities to finance water quality capital improvement projects. | |
| Conservation Easement Program - State Income Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program encourages donation of conservation easements and gives landowners a state income tax credit in return for the donation of easement to the Maryland Environmental Trust or the Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation. |
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About environmental conservation grants in Maryland
Environmental conservation grants support protecting and restoring natural resources, including habitat, forests, wetlands, and working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is among the largest conservation grantmakers, and federal programs through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund restoration and easement work. Nonprofits, land trusts, tribes, and government agencies are common applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for conservation work?
Conservation funding covers habitat restoration, species recovery, land and easement acquisition, watershed protection, and stewardship of working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs numerous competitive programs, and USDA/NRCS offers tools like Conservation Innovation Grants. Many programs require matching funds and prioritize measurable ecological outcomes.
Who funds conservation nonprofits?
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, created by Congress in 1984, pairs public dollars with private match and is the country's largest private conservation grantmaker. Federal partners include USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA, alongside private and community foundations focused on land and wildlife.
Do conservation grants require matching funds?
Many do. Programs such as those run by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and several USDA easement programs expect grantees to contribute matching cash or in-kind resources, sometimes a substantial share of project cost. Lining up partners and committed match early strengthens an application and is often a formal eligibility requirement.
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