Grants and Other Financial Assistance Opportunities at MDE
Forecasted
Grants and Other Financial Assistance Opportunities at MDE supports Maryland communities with environmental project funding to improve air and water quality, protect public health, and advance sustainability.
Funder: Maryland Department of the Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Sewerage Supplemental Assistance) | December 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund) | December 2026 (Water Supply) | July 2027 (319 Nonpoint Source)
Funding Amounts: Diesel bus replacement: up to 45% of purchase price; wastewater enhanced nutrient removal upgrades: up to 100% grant funding
Summary: MDE offers grants, loans, and technical assistance for Maryland projects that improve air and water quality, protect public health, and advance environmental sustainability.
Key Information: This is a collection of programs with different applicant requirements, not a single grant competition.
Description
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) brings together grant, loan, and technical assistance programs supporting healthier communities, cleaner air and water, and a more sustainable future. These opportunities help local governments, nonprofits, farmers, schools, and private entities undertake environmental improvements, including drinking water system upgrades, wastewater treatment modernization, cleaner vehicle replacement, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electronics recycling, and cleanup of illegal scrap tire stockpiles.
The portfolio spans climate resilience, Chesapeake Bay restoration, solid waste management, and electrification. Water programs support nonpoint source pollution reduction, nutrient removal, and source water protection. Other assistance helps local governments identify greenhouse gas reduction projects and supports local emergency planning. Across these activities, MDE seeks to advance environmental equity, safeguard public health, and meet Maryland’s climate and sustainability goals.
