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 starting in FY 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) but is subject to future budget actions.

Application Materials

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting grant proposals for the Greenspace Equity Program. A complete Greenspace Equity Program FY 2025 Application and Project Agreement with all the necessary accompanying documents must be emailed to: laplocalgrants.dnr@maryland.gov.

Applications are due on November 1, 2024 by 3 p.m.

• Greenspace Equity Program Grant Proposal Guide
  Brief guide on how to apply for funds
  
  
• Greenspace Equity Program Application and Project Agreement
  Please download the fillable PDF, save on your desktop, and use the saved file to complete all required fields and submit with all necessary attachments.

Please be advised that incomplete or late applications may not be considered for funding.

Grant Workshop

​DNR staff reviewed the grant requirements via Google Meet on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

• Download the Greenspace Equity Presentation here.

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Greenspace Equity Viewer

View the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board

Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts – Who to Call

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