Water Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 3, 2026
There are 32 active water grants tagged to Maryland, part of 789 active water 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. | |
| Pumpout Grants Available for Maryland Marinas Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies | |
| Bay Restoration Fund - Wastewater Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Funding for: Upgrades of POTWs with ENR, improvements to existing sewer systems, sewer extension to connect failing septic systems to a POTW and nutrient reduction at community septic systems, MS4 BMPs by local governments with a system of… | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program, Clean Water Act Section 319 Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies For MD to assess NPS water quality problems, develop plans to control them, & implement those plans. | |
| Water Resource Planning Assistance Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies Provide planning assistance in support of local Water Resource Elements and Growth Tier Maps (Septics Law). | |
| Waterway Improvement Fund Grants Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides financial and technical assistance to local governing bodies, state agencies, and federal entities for the design and construction of capital projects beneficial to the general boating public. | |
| Biological Nutrient Removal Cost-Share Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To provide State grant funding to upgrade wastewater treatment plants with biological nutrient removal (BNR) technologies (up to 75% grant). | |
| Water Supply Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To ensure that public drinking water systems provide safe and adequate water to all present and future users, and that the appropriate usage, planning and conservation policies are implemented for Maryland's water resources. | |
| 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. | |
| Wastewater Permits Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provides regulatory and technical assistance functions for surface and groundwater discharge permits, on-lot wells and sewage disposal systems permits. | |
| Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Bay Restoration Fund - Septics Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To provide State grant funding to County governments to upgrade Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) with Best Available Technology (BAT) for nitrogen removal and/or septic to sewer connections, within each County. | |
| Water and Wastewater Services Maryland Environmental Service · State Not published · Varies Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, county governments, state facilities and private sector clients. | |
| 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. | |
| 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… |
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About water grants in Maryland
Water grants fund drinking water, wastewater, watershed protection, and water quality work across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers programs such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Nonpoint Source (Section 319) grants, while USDA supports rural water infrastructure and NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund coastal and watershed resilience. Eligible recipients range from municipalities and utilities to nonprofits and tribes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for water projects?
Funding covers drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, watershed and source water protection, nonpoint source pollution control, and habitat and resilience work. The EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Section 319 grants are major federal mechanisms, alongside USDA rural water programs and NOAA coastal funding. Some assistance comes as low-interest loans rather than outright grants.
Does the EPA fund water quality work?
Yes. The EPA funds water quality through programs like the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which supports wastewater treatment, nonpoint source control, and watershed management, and through Section 319 nonpoint source grants administered with states. Eligible recipients can include municipalities, nonprofits, and citizens' groups, though much CWSRF assistance is delivered as loans.
Who else funds watershed and water nonprofits?
Beyond the EPA, USDA funds rural water and wastewater systems, NOAA supports coastal and estuary work, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds watershed and resilience projects, often with required match. Regional programs like Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes initiatives, plus state agencies and private foundations, round out the landscape. Many water projects braid several of these sources together.
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