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Grants are reimbursement-style — recipients must spend funds first and then receive reimbursement. Approximately $1 million total is available per cycle, with individual grants ranging from $30,000 to $400,000. No matching funds are required from applicants — the State of Maryland covers the required 40% match. Most funding targets implementation projects in watersheds with EPA-accepted watershed-based plans, though communities without a watershed plan may also be eligible for state fiscal year 2027 funding.","status":{"value":"custom","customValue":"Recurring"},"source":"https://www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/319NonPointSource/Pages/factsheet.aspx","funding":{"details":"Reimbursement-style federal grant distributed through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process on an annual cycle. Individual grants range from $30,000 to $400,000 per proposal, with approximately $1 million total available per cycle. No matching funds are required from applicants — the State of Maryland covers the required 40% match. Covers planning, design, construction, monitoring, and analysis of water quality improvement projects, as well as implementation of best management practices and public outreach to reduce nonpoint source pollution. Project duration is negotiable, typically less than 1 year to a maximum of 4 years (earliest start October 1, 2027; latest completion March 31, 2032 for FY2027 cycle). Projects may include subcontracts for private firms and nonprofits for consulting, engineering, and construction. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for grant management and upfront funding. Applications for FFY2027 funding were accepted beginning July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST (now closed). Funding for approved FFY2027 projects will be available October 1, 2027. 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