Funder: Maryland Department of the Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Water Supply Assistance grants up to $1.5 million; at least 12.5% local match
Summary: Financial assistance for wellhead protection projects and direct loans for land acquisition to protect source water.
Key Information: Eligible recipients are local governments and water supply systems.
Description
The Water Supply Program, administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), supports local governments and water supply systems in protecting water supplies. It provides financial assistance for wellhead protection projects and direct loans for land acquisition for source water protection. These two activities place protection of drinking water sources at the center of the program’s purpose.
The program is part of MDE’s broader water infrastructure financing portfolio, administered by the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (MWIFA). Its Water Supply Assistance Grant Program helps communities meet water supply and infrastructure needs, with awards based on system size, compliance status, and affordability. MWIFA works closely with MDE’s Engineering and Capital Projects Program, which manages capital projects protecting public health and water quality.
