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 Grant
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 Greenspace Equity Program grant round. This is a competitive grant program and only proposals that meet program requirements submitted by eligible applicants may be considered for funding.
A complete Greenspace Equity Program FY 2028 Application and Project Agreement with all the necessary accompanying documents must be mailed to
[email protected]
Applications are due Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 3:00 pm.
Please be advised that incomplete or late applications may not be considered for funding.
Questions about this grant opportunity may be directed to: Stephanie Benavides at
[email protected] or 443-510-4572.
Grant Workshop
DNR staff will be available virtually via Google Meet on the following date and time to review the grant requirements and answer any questions.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/xmi-gbha-ntn
Or dial: (US) +1 475-221-6233 PIN: 207 744 634#
Other Forms
View the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board
Frequently Asked Questions
