Environmental Conservation Grants in Maryland
Last updated November 4, 2026
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Tidal Wetlands Protection and Riparian Rights Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Tidal wetlands are managed to provide reasonable use while furnishing essential resource protection. | |
| Resource Conservation Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Office of Resource Conservation works closely with Maryland farmers and soil conservation districts to plan and implement conservation practices and programs that balance crop and livestock… | |
| Forest Conservation and Management Agreement Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides reduced and/or frozen assessments for forest land not part of a farming operation, provided the management plan is followed. | |
| Conservation Easement Program - Conservation Property Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program encourages donation of conservation easements and gives participating landowners, a 15-year property tax credit on unimproved land under easement to the Maryland Environmental Trust. | |
| Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies This program coordinates Maryland's implementation of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), Maryland's CWA Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program is administered by WQPR. | |
| Charles County Charitable Trust Nonprofit Grant Award Program Charles County Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $3,000 - $65,000 The Charles County Charitable Trust administers the Nonprofit Grant Award Program (funded by the Charles County, MD government since 2016), distributing roughly $784,000-$860,000 per fiscal year in competitive grants to 501(c)(3)… | |
| Coastal Zone Management Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Assists in responding to increasing demands on Chesapeake and coastal resources. Works to reduce the environmental impacts of coastal development, and provide assistance in coastal planning and resource protection. | |
| Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies This program provides technical and financial assistance, including grant funding, to support planning, programs, and projects that utilize dredged sediment for environmental restoration, such as marsh enhancement, shoreline stabilization… | |
| Shoreline Conservation Service Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Shoreline Conservation Service (formerly Shore Erosion Control) provides technical and financial assistance to waterfront property owners in the design and installation of shoreline stabilization (living shoreline) and streambank… | |
| Waste Diversion Division - Recycling Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Assist in efforts to divert materials from landfills through source reduction and recycling; provide technical assistance; increase materials recycled; develop recyclables markets; promote collection programs. | |
| Urban Tree Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to offer grants to support tree planting efforts in communities that have been impacted by transportation projects through the MDOT Urban Tree Grant Program. | |
| Roadside Tree Law Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies This Law and its regulations were developed to protect roadside trees by ensuring their proper care and protection and in the interest of promoting and maintaining safe, unobstructed, and aesthetically pleasing public road rights-of-way. | |
| Water Management Compliance Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provide compliance assistance for regulatory requirements in wastewater discharges, sediment control, stormwater management, and wetlands. Compliance actions related to permits, water pollution incidents and citizen complaints. | |
| Forest Management Planning - Forest Stewardship Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides forest management technical assistance to forest landowners throughout the State. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State Government | |
| State Tree Nursery Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Grow and sell bare root seedlings for conservation planting purposes. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State University, State Government, Other | |
| Waterway Construction Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Construction activities in a waterway or its floodplain are evaluated for their potential to create flooding on upstream or downstream property and their ability to maintain fish habitat and migration, and protect waterways from erosion. | |
| Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program provides tax credits and financial incentives to support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated or underused properties in participating Maryland jurisdictions, especially in… | |
| Carbon Reduction Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 (Nov. | |
| Reforestation Law Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Forest land cleared for state funded road construction must be replaced within the same county or watershed as the impacted area, or the constructing agent must deposit into the Reforestation Fund, ten cents per square foot or $4,356 per… | |
| Watershed Assistance Collaborative Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies This program connects and coordinates various resources and technical assistance available across the state to local governments and non profits. | |
| Heritage Fund provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources Preservation Maryland · State Not published · Varies | |
| Woodland Improvement Program (WIP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provide cost share monies for implementation of reforestation and timber stand improvement practices including technical assistance in planning these practices. | |
| 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 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.
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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