There are a variety of local, state, and federal resources available for organizations in the Patapsco area. Below are links to a few:
Patapsco Heritage Greenway Sponsorships
Patapsco Heritage Greenway has sponsorships available for programs and events hosted by local non-profit organizations. Priority will be given to events happening within the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area. Awards generally do not exceed $1000. Please fill out the online form to submit your request. If you have any questions, please email director@patapsco.org Sponsorship requests will be reviewed at the end of each quarter- September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30. If you have a need for expedited review before the conclusion of the quarter, please note this in your application. The Sponsorship Program is made available through support from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, the Citizens of Baltimore County, and the Howard County Government.
Grant Sources
- Maryland Humanities Council Grants
- Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle Grants
- Preservation Maryland Grants
- Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants
- Maryland Department of Education Grants
- Howard County Historic Preservation Commission
- Maryland Department of Transportation SHA, Recreational Trails Program
- Constellation’s Community Champions Grants
- List of Maryland State Grants
Programs:
- Maryland Humanities Council Programs
Environmental Specific Resources:
- The ‘One Stop Shop’ For Diverse Environmental Speakers, Trainers
- Chesapeake Bay Trust Capacity Building and Environmental Education Resources
- Alice Ferguson Foundation
- The University of Maryland Extension (UME) Bay-Wise Program
Heritage Specific Resources:
- Preservation Maryland Resources, Preservecast, and Advocacy
- Sustaining Places: Resources for Small Museums and Historic Sites
Emergency Planning:
- Weather It Together: Disaster Response & Recovery for Historic Communities
- Keeping History Above Water Toolkit
- Preparedness Planning for Businesses
- AIC- Heritage Emergency Programs
- Connecting to Collections Care–Protecting Your Collection: Writing a Disaster Response Plan
- Guidelines for Disaster Preparedness in Museums
- Library of Congress: What to do if collections get wet
- Ellicott City Flood Resources