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BNHA Grant Programs
Heritage areas work to leverage heritage tourism to bring about economic development. Since 2009, BNHA has proudly distributed a total of $8,623,000 in grants to our community. Grant funding is a critical tool to enhance and preserve historic, cultural and natural resources. Numerous institutions within the heritage area have been strengthened by BNHA's various grant programs supported by city, state, and federal governments. Click below to learn more about the four grant programs available to non-profit organizations with projects located in the heritage boundary.
Grant ProgramGrant Cycle Deadlines
Small Capital Grant Program (SCG)
Cycle open. The new grant cycle will start in mid-September 2023 and will close in December 15 2023. Awarded funds available in February 2024 (50% of award). All projects within Baltimore City are eligible.
Neighborhood Placemaking Grants (NPG)
Cycle open. The new grant cycle will start in mid-September 2023 will close in December 15 2023. Awarded funds available in February, 2024 (50% of award). Please be sure your project is within the heritage boundary.
Heritage Investment Grant Program (HIG)
Cycle closed. April 1, 2023 and application closes June 1, 2023. Awarded funds available in September, 2023 (50% of award). Please be sure your project is within the heritage boundary.
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Grant Program (MHAA)
Cycle closed. New grant cycle for FY25 will open January 2024. Please be sure your project is within the heritage boundary.
Grant ProgramApply for a Grant
Select a Grant below to learn more
Grant ProgramCurrent Grant Recipients
Begin Your Report Via the BNHA Grant PortalClick on the link below to download a form if needed for report.
Request for Disbursement (Heritage Investment Grant)
Request for Disbursement (Small Capital Grant)
Request for Disbursement (Neighborhood Placemaking Grant)
Staff Time Record (All Grants)
Volunteer Contributed Record (All Grants)
Expense Tracking Form (Optional tool for tracking expenses while spending down the grant)
Final Report Budget Form (Heritage Investment Grant)
Final Report Budget Form (Small Capital Grant)
Final Report Budget Form (Neighborhood Placemaking Grant - Revised)
Baltimore City Parks and Recreation Permission Form (If Applicable)
Grant ProgramNews and Updates
Organizations Within the Baltimore National Heritage Area To Receive Over $500K
Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2023) — Today, the Baltimore National Heritage Areas (BNHA) announced this year’s grant recipients for the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) and the Heritage Investment Grant Fund (HIG), supported by the National Park Service.
Press Release: Baltimore National Heritage Area Launches “2023 It’s a SNAP!” Baltimore Photo Contest
4/5/23 - A photography contest for photographers of varying levels of expertise to capture photographs that showcase the best of Baltimore.
Press Release: Neighborhood Placemaking Grant Winners 2021
3/9/21 - Seven grantees receive awards to improve the visitor experience in historic neighborhoods.
Press Release - Baltimore Cultural Organizations Get A Boost with More Than 100K in Grants from the BNHA
2/2/21 - In partnership with the City of Baltimore, historic neighborhoods and cultural institutions are now able to make small capital improvements to increase heritage tourism.