Grants for Land Conservation in Maryland
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are 9 active grants for land conservation tagged to Maryland, part of 367 active grants for land conservation listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Land Preservation Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies Preserve productive agricultural land and woodland to insure future productive land is available to produce food and fiber. The program purchases development rights easements on agricultural land. | |
| Land Trust Grant Fund Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies The Land Trust Grant Fund (LTGF) was created by the Maryland Legislature in 1990 to provide interest-free loans to help local land trusts purchase conservation lands and easements. | |
| Local Open Space Grants Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies | |
| Conservation Easement Program - State Income Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · 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. | |
| Certification of County Agricultural Land Preservation Programs Maryland Department of Planning · State Rolling · Varies Certifies counties which meet the requirements for an effective agricultural land preservation program. | |
| Forest Conservation and Management Agreement Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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. | |
| Forest Management Planning - Forest Stewardship Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · 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 | |
| Rural Legacy Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide grants to preserve land in designated Rural Legacy Areas. County Government, Non-Profit, Regional, Other |
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About grants for land conservation in Maryland
Grants for land conservation help protect open space, forests, farmland, and natural areas through acquisition, conservation easements, and stewardship. Federal programs include the U.S. Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program and the USDA NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), often supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Land trusts, nonprofits, tribes, and government agencies are the most common applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for land conservation?
Funding supports purchasing land or conservation easements, protecting forests and farmland, and stewarding protected properties. The Forest Legacy Program protects privately owned forest land, and USDA's ACEP helps fund agricultural and grassland easements. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and many private and community foundations also support land protection.
Who funds land conservation and land trusts?
Key federal sources include the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Legacy Program) and USDA/NRCS (ACEP), often drawing on the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Land trusts frequently partner on these projects, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation plus private foundations provide additional support. The Land Trust Alliance maintains resources tracking federal funding opportunities.
Can a land trust apply for federal conservation funding?
Land trusts play a major role in many federal land conservation projects, helping identify properties, work with landowners, and negotiate easement and acquisition transactions. Some federal programs flow through state agencies, with land trusts as partners, while others fund nonprofits more directly. Reviewing each program's eligibility rules and partnering early with the relevant agency is important.
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