96395501
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description: MDA CBRAP II
This action awards federal funds in the amount of $1,967,672. Federal funds in the amount of $3,815,196 are contingent upon availability.
The purpose of this award is to aid the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) in implementing and expanding its regulatory, accountability, assessment, compliance, and enforcement capabilities in support of reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads delivered to the Chesapeake Bay. This award assists in the implementation and verification of the Maryland Agricultural Sector's Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP).
Activities:
The activities to be performed under this award will focus on meeting nutrient management goals through technical assistance and implementation of best management practices (BMPs). Specifically, the University of Maryland Extension, funded through an interagency agreement with MDA, will assist farmers and operators with the development of nutrient management plans and conduct programs which further their understanding of nutrient management. Additionally, MDA will direct funding to the Maryland Agricultural Cost Share (MACS) program to provide support to Maryland farmers for the installation of BMPs to alleviate critical or potential water pollution conditions associated with farming activity.
Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes:
This work supports achievement of the goals and outcomes of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and will help to achieve and maintain the water quality necessary to improve the aquatic system health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Beneficiaries of this project include Maryland farmers and farm operators, residents of the Chesapeake Bay, and the environment.
This action awards federal funds in the amount of $1,967,672. Federal funds in the amount of $3,815,196 are contingent upon availability.
The purpose of this award is to aid the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) in implementing and expanding its regulatory, accountability, assessment, compliance, and enforcement capabilities in support of reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads delivered to the Chesapeake Bay. This award assists in the implementation and verification of the Maryland Agricultural Sector's Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP).
Activities:
The activities to be performed under this award will focus on meeting nutrient management goals through technical assistance and implementation of best management practices (BMPs). Specifically, the University of Maryland Extension, funded through an interagency agreement with MDA, will assist farmers and operators with the development of nutrient management plans and conduct programs which further their understanding of nutrient management. Additionally, MDA will direct funding to the Maryland Agricultural Cost Share (MACS) program to provide support to Maryland farmers for the installation of BMPs to alleviate critical or potential water pollution conditions associated with farming activity.
Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes:
This work supports achievement of the goals and outcomes of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and will help to achieve and maintain the water quality necessary to improve the aquatic system health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Beneficiaries of this project include Maryland farmers and farm operators, residents of the Chesapeake Bay, and the environment.
Funding Goals
5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Montgomery,
Maryland
United States
Geographic Scope
County-Wide
Related Opportunity
EPA-CEP-02
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/26 to 06/30/27 and the total obligations have increased 82% from $7,750,540 to $14,144,004.
Maryland Department Of Agriculture was awarded
MDA CBRAP II: Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Reduction Assistance
Project Grant 96395501
worth $6,061,136
from EPA Region 3: Philadelphia in July 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Maryland United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.964 Geographic Programs - Chesapeake Bay Program Implementation, Regulatory/Accountability and Monitoring Grants.
$8,082,868 (57.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 5/6/25
Period of Performance
7/1/22
Start Date
6/30/27
End Date
Funding Split
$6.1M
Federal Obligation
$8.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$14.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 96395501
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
96395501
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
68HF03 REGION 3 (GRANTS OFFICE)
Funding Office
68S000 REGION 3 (FUNDING OFFICE)
Awardee UEI
V93SGUA5P9L3
Awardee CAGE
1JWU5
Performance District
MD-06
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Programs and Management, Environmental Protection Agency (068-0108) | Pollution control and abatement | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $3,989,404 | 100% |
Modified: 5/6/25