The Maryland Historical Trust uses a single grants management system
(YourCause
GrantsConnect) to process grant requests for all of the programs
MHT administers, including:
Use the button below to access your grant account and submit reports and other grant
requirements. Note: the grants portal works best with Chrome, Firefox, or
Edge browsers.
The system is designed to simplify the grant application and reporting process for all
funding opportunities. The grants portal is mobile responsive, provides screen reader
accessibility, allows application translation in multiple languages, and has an
autosave feature for in progress applications to safeguard against losing your work.
FAQs and Tutorials
Setting up a new account (illustrated guide)
Using the new grants portal (FAQs)
Open Funding Opportunities
FY26 Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program
MHT is pleased to announce that the FY26 Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program round will
be opening on February 2nd, 2026. Applications are due by 11:59 pm
on March 16, 2026. The grant program guidelines, application materials, application
link, and further information and announcements can be found on the
program webpage.
FY 2027 Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program
The FY27 Maryland Heritage Areas Program project grant round is now open! Intent to Apply forms
are due by Monday, February 2, 2026. Full applications are due by Tuesday,
March 31, 2026. More information about the program, including eligibility, local
heritage area contact information, and application requirements can be found on the
program webpage.
FY 2026 Museum Assistance Program
The FY26 Museum Assistance Program grant round is now open! Applications are due by 11:59 pm on
December 31, 2025. The grant program guidelines, application link, and further information
and announcements can be found on the program webpage.
