Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Offers Grants: Coronavirus

MARYLAND — Maryland Heritage Areas Authority is offering emergency operating grants up to $20,000 for nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with deadlines falling on the first of each month until funds are used up.

Nonprofit heritage tourism organizations located within the boundaries of a Certified Heritage Area that are experiencing disruption of operations due directly to the economic implications and ramifications of the state of emergency declared March 5 are eligible.

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Operating costs covered by the grant include any expenses that allow an organization to continue operating and safeguard heritage resources during and after the coronavirus pandemic, including staff salaries, utilities, insurance, contractor services, rent and mortgage payments.

To start an application, click here.

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