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MDOD GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Accessible Voting Fund

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Administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD), the Boating Fund provides grants to eligible nonprofits delivering sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and surfing opportunities for individuals with disabilities, service-disabled veterans, and their companions (accompanying family members or direct support professionals).

Funding & Award Terms

Grant Amount: Up to $40,000.
Award funds may be used for any training, operations or equipment costs.

Statutory Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a grant, your organization must strictly meet the following legislative criteria:

  • Tax Status: Must be a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit and a registered charity in Good Standing with the State of Maryland.

  • Operational Longevity: Must have been continuously operating for at least three years.

  • Track Record: Must have actively engaged individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans in boating/water activities on Maryland waters at least 25 times in each of the past three years.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Application Period: July 8 - August 7, 2026
  • Q&A Webinar Date: July 13, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. (NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
  • Grant Project Period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Award funds may be used retroactively to cover expenses between July 1 and October 1, 2026.

Need more information? Contact us at [email protected]