Greenspace Equity Program
The Greenspace Equity Program was established in 2023 through legislation (Chapter 487 of 2023) to provide grants to eligible applicants for enhancing the public health and livability of overburdened and underserved communities by implementing projects to preserve, create, and improve public greenspace in overburdened and underserved communities. Funding for the program is authorized to come from the state share of Program Open Space subject to annual budget actions.
Maryland Board of Public Works Approves $4.3 Million to Promote Greenspace Equity Throughout Maryland. (Read about the projects selected for the FY 2025 grant round.)
Greenspace Equity Program Appraisal Grants
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now taking applications for Greenspace Equity Program Appraisal Grants. This grant round is specifically to provide funds for obtaining independent appraisals in advance of the eligible applicant’s submission of an acquisition application for the FY 2027 Greenspace Equity Program Grant Application. The property proposed for acquisition must meet the general requirements of the Greenspace Equity Program.
This is a competitive grant program. Applicants may request funding to cover costs for up to two independent appraisals. Applicants selected and approved for appraisal funding must procure and complete the independent appraisals in time to submit an application for the acquisition of the subject property in the upcoming FY 2027 Greenspace Equity Program Grant round, which will be made available shortly.
Applications are due on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, by 3:00 p.m.
A complete Greenspace Equity Program Appraisal Funding Grant for Proposed Acquisition Projects Application and Project Agreement with all the necessary accompanying documents must be mailed to:
[email protected].
Please be advised that incomplete or late applications may not be considered for funding.
Greenspace Equity Program Grant
The application materials from the FY 2025 Greenspace Equity Program grant round are
provided below for reference only. Application materials will be updated and information will be
posted here when new grant proposals are being accepted for the FY 2027 grant round.
Questions about this grant opportunity may be directed to: Stephanie Benavides at
[email protected] or 443-510-4572.
Grant Workshop
DNR staff reviewed the grant requirements via Google Meet on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Other Forms
Greenspace Equity Qualifying Census Tracts
View the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board
Frequently Asked Questions
