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Maryland's Heritage Areas are places to experience the authentic heritage of Maryland. Each of Maryland's thirteen heritage areas is run by a locally-designated management entity, certified by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) and administered by the Maryland Historical Trust. The management entities work together as the Maryland Coalition of Heritage Areas to share information, partner on multi-heritage are activites and support the statewide system of Heritage Areas. Management Grants: Grants for up to $100,000 with a required one-to-one match, are available to support the operations of a Heritage Area management entity. See the Management Grant Guidlinesfor full details. Marketing Grants: Grants for up to $50,000, with a required one-to-one match, are available to the Heritage Area management entity or their partner Destination Marketing Organization(s), to support the marketing of Heritage Area-wide products, advertising and promotion. See the Marketing Grant Guildinesfor full details. Management Plan Grants: Grants are available for up to 50% of the cost to develop or update a Heritage Area Management Plan. See the Management Plan Grant Guildinesfor full details. |