Urban Trees

Funds efforts that plant trees in Maryland's identified urban and underserved communities. Funds small tree planting projects (up to $10,000) in urban, underserved areas across Maryland with low median household income, high unemployment, and historically redlined neighborhoods. Part of Maryland's commitment to plant 5,000,000 native trees by 2031. Match is encouraged but not required. Applications accepted on rolling basis until funds are fully expended for the fiscal year.

Program Details

Chesapeake Bay Trust is a funding organization that offers the Urban Trees 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 should review the full program requirements on Chesapeake Bay Trust for specific eligibility restrictions. 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

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.

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