Keep Maryland Beautiful (Track 1: Community Stewardship)

Funds projects that benefit local communities and the environment. Track 1: Community Stewardship component of Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program. Builds capacity of land trusts and supports community-based organizations increasing civic engagement and stewardship practices. Projects activate residents through education, outreach, and planting activities while addressing local environmental problems. Approximately $54,074 available in FY27. Projects must be completed within 12 months of award. Match encouraged but not required. Program Details Chesapeake Bay Trust is a funding organization that offers the Keep Maryland Beautiful (Track 1: Community Stewardship) grant program to support environment energy. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Chesapeake Bay Trust through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, community and homeowner associations, and faith-based organizations. 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. The application deadline is December 1, 2026 (39 days remaining). 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 environment energy. 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. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Award details

Award range: $5K. Applications close on December 1, 2026 (39 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy