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Grant Assistance Programs
(March 2024)
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CBT=Chesapeake Bay Trust, DNR = Department of Natural Resources, MDE = Maryland Department of the Environment
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FunderProgramTypeEligible ApplicantsEligible Project TypesEligible LocationAmountDue DateContact Information
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BGE Green GrantsPreservation
Restoration
Protection Education Community Engagement		grant501c(3) Green Space preservation,
wetlands restoration, wildlife & habitat protection, workshops, seminars, trainings, energy conservation measures, pollution prevention, community engagement		local communities within the BGE service area$500-$10,000Currently closedhttps://www.bge.com/SafetyCommunity/Community/Pages/GreenGrants.aspx
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CBT Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant ProgramgrantNonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations, and moreCommunity tree planting and invasive species removal in Anne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel CountyUp to $2,500Rolling, submit application at least six weeks before project beginsWhitney Vong
wvong@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x122
https://cbtrust.org/anne-arundel-county-community-planting/
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CBT, NOAA, DNR, US Fish and Wildlife ServiceYouth Environmental Education Grant ProgramgrantSchools, nonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations, and moreMeaningful outdoor learning experiences around a watershed issue: field trips, field work, action projects, schoolyard habitat projects, etc.MD, DC, VA, WV, PA, DE (Chesapeake Bay Watershed only)up to $5,000 or $10,000 depending on trackWill reopen FY2024Carlton Burns (cburns@cbtrust.org) 410-974-2941 x125; https://cbtrust.org/grants/youth-environmental-education-grant-program/
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CBTMini Community Engagement and RestorationgrantNonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations and more. Only applicants that have received three grants or fewer from the Trust. Mentorship opportunity available.Tree plantings, rain gardens, stream cleanups, etc.MDup to $5,000Rolling until funds are exhaustedHayley Rost (hrost@cbtrust.org) (443) 391-9689 x119;
https://cbtrust.org/grants/community-engagement/
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CBT Anne Arundel County Watershed RestorationgrantNon-profit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations, and moreOn-the-ground restoration that treats rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces at a cost effective price or demonstrates the accomplishment of another metric that will help the County meet local water quality and runoff reduction improvement goalsAnne Arundel County between $15,000 to $300,000pre-application site visit deadline 3/1/24; application deadline 3/11/24 at 4PMSarah Koser, 410-974-2941 x106, skoser@cbtrust.org https://cbtrust.org/anne-arundel-county-watershed-restoration/
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Anne Arundel County
Forestry and Forested Land Protection		grantLand Trusts, land conservancies, faith-based organizations, community associations; service and civic groups, public agencies, public and independent higher educational institutions, and other 501(c)3 private nonprofit organizations (e.g., focused on a conservation)Projects that seek the reforestation/afforestation of lands already protected under permanent protection; the permanent protection of lands that are already forested; or reforestation/afforestation and permanent protection of lands that are currently uneased and unforestedAnne Arundel County Inspections and Permitsup to $653,142 in FY23will reopen in FY24Whitney Vong (wvong@cbtrust.org) 410-974-2941 x122
https://cbtrust.org/forestry-and-forested-land-protection/
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CBTOutreach and RestorationgrantNonprofit organizations, community and homeowner associations, faith-based organizations, and moreEducation and awareness campaigns, behavior change projects, implementation projects, projects that combine restoration and outreach elementsMDdepending on track applicant applies to, up to $30,000 to $75,000will reopen in FY24Danielle Hamilton (dhamilton@cbtrust.org) 410-974-2941 x115
https://cbtrust.org/outreach-and-restoration/
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CBT, MDE, and DNRWatershed Assistance Grant ProgramgrantLocal governments, nonprofit organizationsSupports watershed restoration project designs and permitting, watershed planning, and programmatic development. Ultimate goal is to advance local planning efforts, such as State of Maryland Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan, and to leverage resulting designs, plans, or projects for future CBT funding or Maryland Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Funds.MDdepending on type of project applicant applies to, up to $75,000 to $150,000N/ASarah Koser (skoser@cbtrust.org) 410-974-2941 x106
https://cbtrust.org/watershed-assistance/


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CBT, EPA Region 3, West Virginia Department of Environmental ProtectionGreen Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3)grantLocal governments, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood/community associationsSupports design and implementation of green streets, community greening, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cities and communities, in addition to white papers that address these topics. Goal of this grant program is to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce stormwater runoff, increase the number and amount of green spaces in urban areas, improve the health of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay, and enhance quality of life and community livability.Chesapeake Bay WatershedUp to $15,000 for conceptual plans, up to $30,000 for engineered designs, up to $150,000 for implementation projects, up to $50,000 for community greening projects, up to $20,000 for white papers.Deadline to submit is March 7, 2024Nguyen Le (nle@cbtrust.org) 410-974-2941 x110
https://cbtrust.org/grants/green-streets-green-jobs-green-towns/
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Maryland DNRChesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Nonpoint Source Reduction GrantsgrantPartnership with local government or watershed organization requiredNon-point source projects, addressing flood risks/climate resilience, natural infrastructure for climate resilience, outdoor learning experiences for students, sustainable development and use of MD waterwaysMD$500,000+N/AGabe Cohee, 410-260-8753; gabe.cohee@maryland.gov
https://dnr.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/funding/grantsgateway.aspx
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Maryland DNR Shoreline Conservation Service (Shore Erosion Control funds)Shoreline Conservation Servicezero interest loanCommunity associations/nonprofit organizations, municipalities, countiesMarsh creation/protectionMDpublic: no limit; private: loan formulaOn-goingWesley Gould, Section Chief, Shoreline Conservation Service, wesley.gould@maryland.gov
http://dnr2.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/restoration.aspx
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Maryland DNR Forest ServiceTreemendous Marylandreduced cost trees, shrubs and materials for public tree plantingTowns, parks, schoolsPublic land and community open space in MarylandMDreduced cost for treesRolling, Spring and Fall ordering seasonsAnne Gilbert, Director 410-260-8510 anne.gilbert@maryland.gov
https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/treemendous/default.aspx
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Maryland Environmental Trust (MET)Keep Maryland Beautiful Citizen Stewardship Grant grantNonprofits, schools, municipalities, local land trusts (depends on which program)Citizen steward projects directly engaging community members in environmental ed and stewardship; community and volunteer-based litter removal and greening/beautifcation initiativesMDup to $5,000Typically opens in October, due mid November410-697-9511, Dina@forevermaryland.org
https://dnr.maryland.gov/met/Pages/GrantDetails.aspx
https://forevermaryland.org/environmental-grants/#citizen_stewardship
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The Maryland Urban and Community Forest Committee, (MUCFC)(subcommittee of the Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards)MUCFC Grant Awards grant
Schools, service organizations, homeowner organizations, or other volunteer-based organizations
Helps community groups fund tree planting and education projects statewide to enhance Maryland's urban forestMDup to $1,000Feb 15 and July 15Wanda MacLachlan, 410-531-5973, wtm@umd.edu https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/programs/urban/mucfcgrant.aspx
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation(NFWF)Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grant and Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction GrantgrantLocal government, nonprofit organizations, state and academic agenciesProjects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed that promote on-the-ground community-based efforts to protect and restore the diverse natural resources of the bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Projects result in improvements to local stream health and habitat, and/or the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay WatershedSWG Implementation are $75,000 to $500,000. SWG Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA) is UP to $75,000.
INSR up to $1,000,000		Small WS: Typically Spring
Innovative: early Fall		Joe Toolan, Manager of Chesapeake Programs, joe.toolan@nfwf.org

Jake Reilly, Director, 202-595-2610, jake.reilly@nfwf.org http://www.nfwf.org/chesapeake/Pages/home.aspx
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation(NFWF)Chesapeake WILDChesapeake WILD Implementation are $75,000 to $750,000. Chesapeake WILD PTA is UP to $75,000.
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Unity GardensCommunity Greening ProgramsgrantNonprofit organizations, neighborhood associationas, religious organizations, scout troops, school organizationsProjects using native plantsAnne Arundel CountyTypically up to $1,000; Spring 2024 grants may be up to $3,000, if the project is at least 75% native trees and shrubs.Accepted in Spring: January 15-March 1 and Fall: June 15-August 1Ratasha Harley unitygardensaa@gmail.com https://unitygardens.org/grant-information/
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Watershed Stewards Academy and DNR Backyard Buffer Programtree and shrub bundles for stormwater controltrees and shrubsAnne Arundel County residentsTree plantings on residential propertiesAnne Arundel Countytrees and shrubsSpring 2024Jeffrey Popp, jeff@aawsa.org
http://aawsa.org/replant-2
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