CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 5: Sustainable Development of Waterways
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers grants to support the sustainable development and use of Maryland waterways. Funded by the Waterway Improvement Fund (WIF), the program supports projects that improve and promote the recreational and commercial capabilities, conditions, and safety of Maryland’s waterways. Eligible applicants, including county, town, or city governments and state or federal agencies, can apply for projects such as constructing or maintaining public boating facilities, dredging channels, and purchasing fire/rescue vessels. Applications are due by September 18, 2024, with funding available starting July 1, 2025.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Annual WIF capital project funding administered within the Department has historically varied from $1.5 million (FY2012) to $21.3 million (FY2009) as the revenue fluctuates with boat sales and gasoline usage.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be a county, town, or city government, or a state or federal agency. Projects on private lands must demonstrate community-wide benefits.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Carla Fleming
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