Technical Assistance Grants

Technical Assistance Grants is sponsored by Waters Meet Foundation. Supports technical assistance needs of partner organizations, including staff training, grant writing assistance, and business development planning.

Technical Assistance Grant Accessibility Information Technical Assistance Grant ​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is committed to assisting Maryland's local governments and nonprofit organizations build capacity to achieve their community revitalization and economic development goals.

Operating Assistance Grants include funding for Technical Assistance and Main Street Improvement Program Grant . The Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) program assists local governments and nonprofits with operating costs associated with local housing and community revitalization efforts. The General Assembly must approve these amounts during the 2027 legislative session before they are final.

The following organizations may apply if they are involved in community and economic revitalization activities: Eligible Project Locations Projects must be located in or serve residents of a Priority Funding Area​​ .

Grants funds can be used for operating costs related to administering the Technical Assistance Grant program, including: Professional services contracts Other related administrative expenses Projects or initiatives should: Align with local Sustainable Community Action Plans,​ or Support activities related to capital projects receiving funds from other Department or State agencies. The maximum grant request is $50,000.

A funding match is not required. All projects or activities should be completed within one year. Capital project costs are not supported through TAG.

Other DHCD programs do support capital costs, such as State Revitalization Programs​ . The department strives for all Marylanders to live, work and prosper in communities that are affordable, lovable and just. Great places–lovable places–result from consistent targeted investment in locally-driven community reinvestment planning.

To support the core objectives of DHCD, the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization will prioritize revitalization projects that are part of a strategic community plan to: Increase the production of mixed-income, middle-market and affordable housing, particularly near transit. DHCD is interested in supporting innovative development approaches—such as modular and off-site construction—to accelerate housing production.

Increase household and generational wealth building through homeownership, legacy homeowner renovations, and small business development. Accelerate the elimination of vacant properties, particularly in Baltimore City. Create safer, more appealing public spaces and community facilities that expand access to community services and strengthen neighborhood cohesion.

Revitalize Maryland's diverse Main Streets, downtowns and commercial cores through projects that: enhance their unique physical, visual, and historic character; improve economic vitality by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones; and helping small businesses and entrepreneurs connect to resources.

The Department will give additional consideration to projects that address the overarching priorities of the Moore-Miller Administration, including projects that: Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) areas, which represent rural, suburban and urban communities that have been historically impacted by barriers to economic mobility.

Just Communities where all Marylanders, regardless of background, have access to fair housing and economic stability and opportunity, righting the wrongs of the past.

FY27 TAG Application Training Recording​ Operating Assistance Grant Program and Policy Guide​ Operating Assistance​ Grant FAQs FY26 TAG Grant Compliance Training slide presentation FY26 TAG Grant Compliance Training recorded training​ Application Status: Closed Application Opened: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM(EDT) Application Closed: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT) Application Portal​​​​​​​ Submit application through the Project Portal.

To access the Project Portal, you must register first. Select "New User?" and complete the registration request form.

Approval may take up to 72 hours. Please make sure your organization profile includes all required documents before submitting your application. Applications missing documents may be disqualified.

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