Water Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 25, 2026
There are 32 active water grants tagged to Maryland. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Biosolids Division Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Issues permits for the treatment, storage, transportation, disposal, and land application of biosolids. | |
| Water Supply Cost-Share Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To provide State grants to local governments for their drinking water system capital improvement projects. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Government, Other | |
| 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. | |
| Pumpout Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides reimbursements of up to $25,000 to marinas for the purchase and installation of marine sewage pumpout facilities. | |
| Whole Watershed Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Whole Watershed Program provides funding over a five-year pilot program to five targeted watersheds with the goal of improving watershed health through a diverse selection of highly collaborative, science based environmental actions. | |
| 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. | |
| Drinking Water 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 drinking water capital improvement projects. | |
| 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. |
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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.
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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