MHAA Grants
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) offers grant opportunities to organizations in Montgomery County’s heritage area. Historic buildings, sites, and districts; distinctive natural landscapes; museums; parks; and other arts and cultural resources located in Certified Heritage Areas (non-profit or local government entities) are eligible to receive MHAA grants for capital and non-capital projects.
Grant applicants must be physically located in the county’s designated heritage areas, roughly speaking, the Agricultural Reserve, the Sandy Spring area, the City of Rockville, and along the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad Line. (For specific boundaries, see the HM Management Plan and Boundary Amendments on our Planning Documents page or contact the HM office.)
Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 for Non-Capital Projects (such as planning, interpretation, and programs) and $5,000 to $100,000 for Capital Projects (including acquisition, rehabilitation, and restoration) and all require a one to one match of non state support.
Grants are submitted to MHAA online through the local heritage areas (i.e. Heritage Montgomery) where they are reviewed and ranked prior to final submission to the State. All prospective proposals must be discussed with the HM Executive Director prior to beginning the application process and will be reviewed prior to final submission.
FY 2026 MHAA Grant Opportunities
The FY 2026 Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grant round for capital and non-capital heritage-related projects is open and accepting Intents to Apply (ITA), the first step in submitting an application. ITAs are due by January 27, 2025. Full applications are due by March 3, 2025.
Visit the Maryland Heritage Areas Program website to confirm your eligibility, review the grant guidelines, and begin the process of submitting an ITA. Please contact Heritage Montgomery’s Executive Director, Sarah Rogers, to discuss your project ideas before submitting your ITA.
Former Grant Awardees
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