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Find similar grantsMaryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) Capital Grants is sponsored by Maryland Heritage Area Authority (via BeachesBaysWaterWays.org). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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MHAA Grants - BeachesBaysWaterWays. org Beach to Bay Heritage Area News BBHA Economic Impact Report StoryWays: A Journey of Faith & Freedom on Maryland's Eastern Shore History, Heritage & Homelands SPARK!
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Places of Innovation Chesapeake Country All American Road Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Cape to Cape Scenic Driving Tour December 19, 2025: FY27 Grant round opens February 2, 2026: Letters of Intent due March 31, 2026: Final applications due April - June, 2026: Applications reviewed at the local and state levels July 9, 2026: Awards announced The Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) grants support heritage tourism-related projects involving historical, cultural, or natural resources, events, or properties.
Applicants must submit their grant proposals directly to the Beach to Bay Heritage Area for consideration through an initial letter of intent with dates set by MHAA. Applicants will meet with the executive director to discuss potential projects prior to submitting an application. The FY27 Maryland Heritage Areas Program Project Grant round is open as of December 19, 2025 .
A full webinar is available here to learn more about this opportunity. All applicants are required to submit an initial Intent to Apply (ITA) form which is due by 11:59pm on February 2, 2026. Click here to begin your ITA .
Full applications are due in the grants portal by 11:59pm on March 31, 2026. Instructions on how to set up an account in the grants portal and answers to frequently asked questions can be found here . To continue an existing saved application, access the grants portal here .
More information can be found here or at the bottom of this page. The Maryland Heritage Authority funds non-capital projects that support and create heritage tourism resources and experiences within the thirteen certified heritage areas. Our non-capital projects often fall into the broad categories of planning, interpretation, programming, digital resources and research.
Awards can range from $5,000 to $50,000. Examples of non-capital projects include interpretation; feasibility and planning studies; research; interpretive exhibits, websites or brochures; pedestrian wayfinding signage, educational programs and materials; seminars and conferences; commemorations; performances; and festivals.
MHAA funds capital projects that support and create heritage tourism infrastructure within the thirteen certified heritage areas. Broadly, types of capital projects funded include acquisition, development (construction), rehabilitation and restoration of real properties. MHAA also funds pre-development planning for capital projects as part of the MHAA Capital Grants program.
A capital project must have exceptionally significant heritage tourism impact and meet MHAA's target investment project criteria. Awards range from $5,000 to $100,000.
Examples of capital projects include acquisition; development; repair or alteration of an existing building, structure, or site that preserves features significant to its historical, architectural, and cultural value; new construction for heritage tourism purposes; trail construction; rehabilitation; restoration; and pre-development.
Complete details on all requirements, letter of intent workshops and the application process are available through the Maryland Historical Trust website! Beach to Bay Heritage Area Mission Our mission is to promote, preserve and protect the cultural heritage, historical linkages and natural assets of Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects within the thirteen certified heritage areas of Maryland that have exceptionally significant heritage tourism impact and meet MHAA's target investment project criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) Capital Grants is funded by Maryland Heritage Area Authority (via BeachesBaysWaterWays.org). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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