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Find similar grantsMaryland Heritage Areas Program Project Grants is sponsored by Maryland Historical Trust. These grants support heritage-related, place-based projects across Maryland that promote economic growth through tourism, community enhancement, and sustainability.
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Maryland Heritage Areas Program Project Grants | Maryland Historical Trust Maryland Heritage Areas Program Project Grants The Maryland Heritage Areas Program awards approximately $3 million towards capital and non-capital project grants within one or more of Maryland’s 13 heritage areas . These projects highlight Maryland's diverse heritage, enhance local communities, and promote tourism, sustainability, and economic development.
Grant round opens: December Intent to apply due: January Full application due: March Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact MHAA staff early in the planning process for guidance. Nonprofit organizations in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation State or federal agencies Projects must take place within the boundaries of one or more certified heritage areas .
Types of projects can include: Capital projects: buying property, building, repairing, restoring, or planning for construction Non-capital projects: planning, programs, and interpretation Projects are evaluated by local and state reviewers based on how well the project: enhances, preserves, or improves public access to Maryland’s diverse historic, cultural, and natural assets supports equitable, robust, and sustainable local economies connects and enriches communities and visitors through programming based in heritage and cultural traditions expands and strengthens local partnerships and networks across heritage areas A 1:1 match is required (any combination of cash or in-kind) Non-capital grants range from $5,000-$50,000 Capital grants range from $5,000-$100,000 Review the grant guidelines - PDF - 695.
21 KB for projects in heritage areas. Check that your project is in a heritage area using the Medusa database . Click “Layers” and check “Other MHT Base Data.
” Check “Maryland Heritage Areas" to turn on heritage area layer. Then, type an address in the search bar. Need more help?
Watch our tutorial . Submit an Intent to Apply form by the deadline. Talk with the appropriate heritage area staff about your project.
Prepare your application materials, including: Project description and timeline Budget and supporting materials Letters of support (optional but helpful) Submit the application through the grants portal by the deadline.
Guidelines & documents for applicants Sample Intent to Apply for project grant Sample project application Application webinar slides Education projects policy Emergency grant applications from eligible applicants outside of the regular grant cycle will be considered when sudden or emergency needs are caused by unexpected events.
How to apply for an emergency grant Before applying, please discuss your project with the executive director of the heritage area where the project will take place.
To receive funding, applicants must: Show that the need was not known during the last grant cycle Explain why the project cannot wait until the next round or show that something new has happened since the last round that makes the activity urgent Support the program’s goal of creating or improving heritage-related places or experiences that the public can visit and enjoy For more information, read the MHAA Emergency Grant Policy - PDF - 254.
01 KB . Explore previously funded projects Explore stories and highlights from past Maryland Heritage Areas Program recipients on MHT's Our History, Our Heritage blog or in the the most recent Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Annual Report - PDF - 8. 78 MB .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local jurisdictions, and heritage tourism organizations within Maryland's 13 state-certified heritage areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for capital projects; up to $50,000 for non-capital projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Maryland Heritage Areas Program Project Grants is funded by Maryland Historical Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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