Maryland Heritage Area Grants 2021
Planning for Next Year's Heritage Area Grants
It's not too early to begin planning for projects that could qualify for funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) in 2021! MHAA grants support nonprofit organizations and government entities with up to $50,000 for non-capital projects and up to $100,000 for capital projects located within a Certified Heritage Area. Grants can support projects involving historical, cultural or natural resources, sites, events or facilities. Eligible projects must have a heritage tourism component or contribute to research that will directly inform a heritage tourism product.
In an effort to attract a more diverse pool of grant applicants, MHAA has made a significant change in the cash match requirement. At its July meeting, the MHAA eliminated the longstanding 75 percent cash match requirement for all MHAA grants. Instead, MHAA will accept any combination of cash and in-kind match to fulfill the one-to-one matching requirement going forward. This change means that organizations are permitted to match MHAA grants with primarily volunteer time and donated services and materials, if that form of match makes sense for the proposed project. Read more about the change in match requirements and applying for grants on the MHT Blog. Letters of intent to apply are due January 29, 2021.
It's not too early to begin planning for projects that could qualify for funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) in 2021! MHAA grants support nonprofit organizations and government entities with up to $50,000 for non-capital projects and up to $100,000 for capital projects located within a Certified Heritage Area. Grants can support projects involving historical, cultural or natural resources, sites, events or facilities. Eligible projects must have a heritage tourism component or contribute to research that will directly inform a heritage tourism product.
In an effort to attract a more diverse pool of grant applicants, MHAA has made a significant change in the cash match requirement. At its July meeting, the MHAA eliminated the longstanding 75 percent cash match requirement for all MHAA grants. Instead, MHAA will accept any combination of cash and in-kind match to fulfill the one-to-one matching requirement going forward. This change means that organizations are permitted to match MHAA grants with primarily volunteer time and donated services and materials, if that form of match makes sense for the proposed project. Read more about the change in match requirements and applying for grants on the MHT Blog. Letters of intent to apply are due January 29, 2021.
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Other Grants & Funding Sources
Keep America Beautiful Grants
More than $300,000 is available in Keep America Beautiful Grants for community beautification, greening and environmental initiatives. The Forever Maryland Foundation in partnership with the Maryland Environmental Trust, Maryland Department of Transportation, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offer four Keep Maryland Beautiful grants to help volunteer-based, nonprofit groups, communities and land trusts in Maryland to support environmental education projects, litter removal, citizen stewardship and to protect natural resources in urban and rural areas. Applications are due Nov. 12. Read more ...
Maryland Pathways Grants
The Pathways Grant Program provides support for projects at historical organizations throughout the state of Maryland. The goal is to build the long-term resiliency and efficacy of museums, historic sites, and other organizations that make up Maryland’s heritage community. Pathways is made possible by an annually recurring allocation from the state’s Preservation of Cultural Arts Fund. The Maryland Center for History and Culture is administering this grant program as an extension of their mission to educate people of all ages about the rich history and culture of Maryland and the nation. A grant workshop will be held on Nov. 11. Letters of Intent are due Nov. 13. Read more ...
Historic Preservation Grants
The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting webinars in November and January for prospective applicants for the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. This competitive funding program provides grants for construction projects on buildings or structures listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Attend a webinar to learn if your project is eligible, what is required for submitting an application, how to convey an easement, and more. The next three webinars will be Nov. 13, 16 and 19. Read more ...
More than $300,000 is available in Keep America Beautiful Grants for community beautification, greening and environmental initiatives. The Forever Maryland Foundation in partnership with the Maryland Environmental Trust, Maryland Department of Transportation, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offer four Keep Maryland Beautiful grants to help volunteer-based, nonprofit groups, communities and land trusts in Maryland to support environmental education projects, litter removal, citizen stewardship and to protect natural resources in urban and rural areas. Applications are due Nov. 12. Read more ...
Maryland Pathways Grants
The Pathways Grant Program provides support for projects at historical organizations throughout the state of Maryland. The goal is to build the long-term resiliency and efficacy of museums, historic sites, and other organizations that make up Maryland’s heritage community. Pathways is made possible by an annually recurring allocation from the state’s Preservation of Cultural Arts Fund. The Maryland Center for History and Culture is administering this grant program as an extension of their mission to educate people of all ages about the rich history and culture of Maryland and the nation. A grant workshop will be held on Nov. 11. Letters of Intent are due Nov. 13. Read more ...
Historic Preservation Grants
The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting webinars in November and January for prospective applicants for the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. This competitive funding program provides grants for construction projects on buildings or structures listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Attend a webinar to learn if your project is eligible, what is required for submitting an application, how to convey an easement, and more. The next three webinars will be Nov. 13, 16 and 19. Read more ...
Partner Resource Page
Grants
Maryland Historical Trust
Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grant Program
African American Heritage Preservation Program
Capital Grant Requests
Maryland Heritage Area Partner Grants
Maryland State Arts Council
Somerset County Arts Council
Salisbury Wicomico County Arts Council
Worcester County Arts Council
Maryland State Highway Administration- Recreational Trails Program
Maryland Department of Transportation
- Highway Safety Grants
- Transportation Alternatives Program
- Safe Routes to School
- Recreational Trails
- Maryland Bikeways
Department of Housing and Community Development
Governor’s Grants Office
Maryland Business Assistance
COVID-19 Business Response
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Grants
Nonprofit Support
Department of the Interior
