CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 3: Habitat Restoration
This grant provides funding for local governments and non-profit organizations to design and construct habitat restoration projects that combat erosion and flooding while benefiting communities and addressing climate change.
Description
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers grants for designing and constructing habitat restoration projects to address erosion and flooding. Eligible applicants, including local governments and non-profit organizations, can apply for up to $100,000 for design projects and between $200,000 and $1.5M for construction projects. Applications are due by December 13, 2024, with funding available from July 1, 2025. Projects should enhance habitat, address climate change impacts, and provide community-wide benefits.