Charles County Tree Planting

Funds tree planting efforts in Charles County. Program implements tree planting projects in Charles County to increase tree cover in urban and rural spaces, providing forest habitat, improved water quality, and natural cooling to urban heat islands. Funds site preparation, plant material, planting costs, educational signage, community engagement, two-year maintenance, and title reports. Large land tracts budgeted at approximately $4,500 per acre; urban trees at $100-$600 per tree. A Charles County Long-term Protective Agreement for Tree Planting is required, executed by property owner(s) and filed in Circuit Court. Match is encouraged but not required.

Program Details

Chesapeake Bay Trust is a funding organization that offers the Charles County Tree Planting grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Chesapeake Bay Trust through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, community associations, and service and civic groups. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Chesapeake Bay Trust or on Chesapeake Bay Trust before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $20K. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports eligible programs and projects. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Chesapeake Bay Trust before applying.

Award details

Award range: $5K – $20K.

Categories

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