Beneficial Use (Outcome 5)
Forecasted
The Beneficial Use (Outcome 5) grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources funds research, assessment, and design for projects reusing dredged sediment to restore Maryland’s waterways and ecosystems.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027: Beneficial Use Applications due (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $30,000–$100,000 for assessment, planning, and design; construction costs are not eligible.
Summary: Supports assessment, planning, and design projects that promote the beneficial reuse of dredged sediment to restore waterways and ecosystems in Maryland.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Beneficial Use (Outcome 5) program provides funding for projects that assess, plan, and design ways to use dredged sediment as a resource for environmental restoration. The initiative targets feasibility studies, engineering designs, and preparatory assessments that enable beneficial use projects—such as wetland restoration, shoreline stabilization, or habitat enhancement—across Maryland’s coastal zone. The program does not fund construction, but aims to advance innovative approaches that set the stage for future implementation, supporting ecosystem resilience and healthy waterways.
