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MARBIDCO Relief Act Programs

Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture Relief Grant

Supporting Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture

The Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture Relief Grant has been established by MARBIDCO using funds provided through the Maryland RELIEF Act to assist shellfish aquaculture producers with production expenses during the spring of 2021.


Overview

Funding is provided through the Maryland Relief Act to assist shellfish aquaculture producers with production expenses during the spring of 2021. Persons holding State submerged land and/or water column aquaculture leases are eligible to apply. Applicants may apply for grants of between $500 and $2,000, which will be awarded based upon the acreage leased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the following schedule:

Total Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Acreage Amount
Up to 5.99 acres $500
6.00 acres to 10.99 acres $1,000
11.00 acres to 15.99 acres $1,500
16.00 or more acres $2,000

Grant Amount: $500 - $2,000

Application Deadline: First-round applications are due March 15, 2021. Second-round applications are due April 15, 2021. The final application deadline has been extended to May 15, 2021 (Funding availability permitting).

This program is currently closed.