Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for conserving and managing Maryland's forests, parks, wildlife, fisheries, and the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays. It administers a wide array of grant, cost-share, and loan programs supporting watershed restoration, climate resilience, land conservation, outdoor recreation, forestry, and environmental education. DNR grant programs include the Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway, Program Open Space, the Rural Legacy Program, the Greenspace Equity Program, Urban and Community Forestry grants, Keep Maryland Beautiful grants, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund, among others. Eligible applicants generally include local governments, land trusts, nonprofits, and community organizations.
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28 grantsShoreline Erosion Loan Program
Shoreline Erosion Loan Program supports communities and property owners with nature-based living shoreline design and implementation to protect Maryland waterfront property and enhance wildlife habitat.
Land Trust Assistance Grant
Land Trust Assistance Grant supports Maryland land trusts with capacity building, community programs, stewardship, and conservation outreach to help them become sustainable organizations.
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program supports Maryland community groups and land trusts through stewardship, conservation capacity, and agricultural tree planting to protect natural resources and improve local communities.
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