Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

$50,000

Active

Recurring

Grant Description

This grant program builds the capacity of land trusts and supports other community-based organizations that are increasing civic engagement and the adoption of stewardship practices and developing solutions to local environmental problems. Proposed projects activate residents and encourage stewardship through education, outreach, and planting activities while increasing awareness of and working towards addressing local environmental problems.

Funding Details

Award Range

$10,000 - $50,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Projects under two acres may request up to $10,000; projects over two acres may request up to $50,000. Funds must be used between March 30, 2026 and February 28, 2027. Eligible expenses include design, permitting, planting, and maintenance for survivorship targets.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Individuals

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Additional Requirements

Projects must take place on private (individual or commercial), community-owned, nonprofit, or government-owned property in Maryland. All applicants must demonstrate project scope within state boundaries.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Expert Tips

Projects should comply with guidelines from the Maryland State Forest Conservation Technical Manual.

Key Dates

Application Opens

September 1, 2025

Application Closes

December 1, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Amber Cameron

acameron@cbtrust.org

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