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The program designates, supports, and collaborates with heritage areas and their partners to create place-based experiences for the public, preserving and promoting Maryland's unique stories while contributing to the well-being of local economies. It funds projects involving historical, cultural, or natural resources in designated Heritage Areas through multiple tracks of assistance: (1) Competitive project grants for capital and non-capital heritage tourism and preservation projects within certified heritage areas — the program awards approximately $3 million per grant cycle. Non-capital grants range from $5,000 to $50,000; capital grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. A 1:1 match (cash or in-kind) is required. Projects must address priority activities identified in the Heritage Area Management Plan and Five-Year Action Plan. Capital grants must be for projects specifically named in the heritage area's annual work plan. An emergency grant track is also available outside the regular cycle for sudden or unexpected needs. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) form before submitting a full application through the grants portal. (2) Annual management grants provided to certified heritage area management entities for management, marketing, and mini-grants to local organizations. (3) Mini-grants of under $5,000 for heritage-related non-capital projects such as educational programming or planning efforts, administered individually by each of Maryland's 13 heritage area organizations. (4) Loans covering up to 50% of the total project cost based on financial need, available to nonprofits, local governments, businesses, and individuals to create or improve place-based heritage resources within a designated heritage area. Eligible loan uses include property acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration, leasehold improvements, and purchasing equipment, furnishings, or inventory. Refinancing is not eligible as part of the project cost. (5) Tax credits of up to 20% for eligible rehabilitation costs of qualifying historic structures within designated heritage areas to support preservation and heritage-related activities. One participating heritage area is the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, spanning Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties. The FY 2027 grant cycle has an Intent to Apply (ITA) form due by February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM, with full applications due in March and awards announced in July. FY27 awards were issued with a project start date of July 9, 2026; post-award orientation and grant agreement execution follows award announcement. 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