The Maryland Technical Assistance team supports Maryland municipalities and NEUs seeking to benefit from federal funds, opportunities and incentives. As such, MTAP offers multiple services and forms of guidance to support both pre and post award activities.
Fund Mapping
The MTAP team provides a fund mapping service that matches potential funding sources available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for your municipality’s priority project(s) or project concept(s). To participate in the service, please complete the
Fund Mapping Request form. To request a walk-through call, please select “yes” on question 6, and the team will reach out to you promptly. Results of this service are usually delivered within 8-10 business days after the form is submitted.
Understanding Direct Pay and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces legislative framework aimed at streamlining regulatory compliance, infrastructure planning and funding access for municipalities. This presents both opportunities and complexities for local governments, requiring a strategic understanding of its provisions and implementation pathways. To assist municipal leaders and decision-makers in navigating the OBBBA framework effectively, we have developed a high-level guidance document which outlines key requirements, timelines and actionable steps to support municipalities in aligning with the Act's objectives.
Open and Upcoming Opportunities
Brownfields Grants - Multiple Opportunities
The U.S. Environmental Agency is soliciting applications for numerous Brownfields Grants including the
Brownfield Cleanup Grant,
Brownfield Assessment Grant and the
Brownfield Multipurpose Grant. A brownfield site is a property where the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, contaminant, controlled substance, petroleum, or petroleum product, or is mine-scarred land. The Brownfields Program funds projects that carry out cleanup, assessment and administrative activities at brownfield sites to address hazardous substances and contaminants in the area. Applicants interested in these opportunities must apply by
January 28, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants may apply to all programs through
Grants.gov.
View the
Brownfield Cleanup Grant, the
Brownfield Assessment Grant or the
Brownfield Multipurpose Grant.
State Revolving Funds - Multiple Opportunities
- The Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund (WQRLF) and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) fund projects through low-interest loans that protect and preserve Maryland’s water quality.
Applications for both programs are accepted annually from December through January. The current application period ends January 31, 2026. Additionally, Maryland provides a Prepare to Apply guide for interested applicants.
View the State Drinking Water Funds summary or the State Water Quality Funds summary here
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
- The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the BUILD program for FY 2026. This program funds planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation. Interested applicants must apply by February 24, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST through Grants.gov.
View BUILD award summary here
IIJA and IRA
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL), passed in 2021, allocated $1.2 trillion towards investments in transportation, energy, water and telecommunication services to create jobs and modernize communities. Of the $1.2 trillion allocated under IIJA, $550 billion was allocated toward new investments and programs. The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, passed in 2022, authorized $891 billion in new spending towards energy and transportation infrastructure, manufacturing, community resilience and water supply improvements.
Maryland Grant Award Interactive Dashboard
The Maryland Municipal Technical Assistance Program is pleased to present an interactive dashboard that displays all IRA and IIJA awards won in the state of Maryland. The dashboard features dropdown menus and filters to optimize results and offer tailored insights into federal funding distributions across the state.
The Maryland Municipal Technical Assistance Program is pleased to present an interim static map that displays award amounts won across the state. The team is currently working on creating an interactive map that will provide a further breakdown of funding programs, award amounts and funding categories won throughout Maryland.
Disclaimer: All information is subject to change based on emerging agency guidance or updates and listed opportunities are not created nor endorsed by DBM or the State of Maryland unless expressly stated.
