Grant opportunity · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service

2026 Venison Donation Grant Program

Up to $60 per award

About this opportunity

Provides grant funding to eligible county governments, municipal corporations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of butchering and processing donated deer. Deer must be legally hunted in Maryland and donated to programs that provide food or nutritional support to low-income individuals or people experiencing homelessness, including food banks and other programs assisting Marylanders in need. Processed venison must be distributed through programs administered by the applicant. Funds totaling $25,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may be split among multiple applicants. Administrative costs are not eligible for reimbursement.

Who may apply

non-profit, government

Deadline

2026-09-27

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