Supporting Communities Across Anne Arundel County
The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board, City of Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a partnership to provide small community-based grants to help communities and organizations increase the number of trees and tree canopy in neighborhoods, parks, and communities throughout Anne Arundel County, including the City of Annapolis. Neighborhood by neighborhood, community stewardship projects are helping to raise public awareness about the health of our region’s tree canopy, watersheds, air quality, streams, rivers, and the Bay, as well as the steps that can be taken to restore and protect them.
PROGRAM STATUS: OPEN
Learn More about this Funding Opportunity
What the Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program Funds:
This program can support tree planting and invasive species removal projects within Anne Arundel County (up to $5,000) and the City of Annapolis (up to $10,000).
Program Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funding is expended. All proposals must be received at least eight weeks prior to the start of the proposed projects.
We encourage organizations to apply by the following dates:
- October 15 for Fall and Winter planting projects
- January 31 for Earth Day planting projects
- February 15 for Spring planting projects
Anne Arundel County Community Forestry Board Meeting Dates:
All applications submitted through the Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program are reviewed by internal expert reviewers and the Anne Arundel County Forestry Board for approval. Applications should be submitted to the Trust at least 8 weeks prior to the start date of your project and at least 4 weeks before a Forestry Board meeting, if possible. Forestry Board meetings are held quarterly in February, June, October, and December.
Questions?
Contact Kayleigh Katzenberger, Program Officer by emailing kkatzenberger@cbtrust.org or calling 410-974-2941 x127
Who Can Apply?
Local governments such as municipalities, non-profit organizations, neighborhood/community associations, and other nonprofit entities.
Is Match Required?
Match is encouraged, but not required.
Application Process
Grant applications are submitted through an online system. Visit www.cbtrust.org/login to get started.
FAQ’s
Are communities within the City of Annapolis Eligible?
Yes! Confirm if your community is within the City limits here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1LtdUwoGzeA6oIRe0ilaasz0RINWwSb4&ll=38.96865309079752%2C-76.49885634873651&z=16
Can this grant program cover the cost of removing dead or dying trees?
No, you cannot use this grant funding to cover the cost of removing dead or dying trees.
How do we know what watershed our project is in?
You can check what watershed your project is in using this link: https://www.aacounty.org/public-works/bwpr/education-outreach/understanding-stormwater/explore-your-watershed.
Are there native tree planting resources available?
Yes! Native tree resources can be found here: https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Native-Tree-Resources.pdf
Awarded Projects
To learn more about awarded projects, check out our interactive Impact Map. It shows awarded projects over time and the cumulative impact of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, our funding partners, and the tens of thousands of people who have been empowered to restore our treasured natural resources!
Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Online Awards Portal
The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Awards Portal was built to make managing your grant easier from start to finish. After logging in, you can apply for a grant, submit a report, or manage your existing award.
Accessibility Statement
View the Trust's Statement about Accessibility and Our Applications
The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s (Trust) mission is to engage and empower diverse groups to take actions that enrich natural resources and local communities of the Chesapeake Bay region. Our position is that all residents benefit from healthy natural resources, and, in turn, all residents have the opportunity to benefit natural resources. To achieve our mission and fully perform as an organization, the Trust commits to fostering the inclusion of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. The Trust does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, physical abilities, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship, or socioeconomic status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to any of its programs, services, or activities. The Trust complies with all state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The Trust will generally provide reasonable and accessible accommodations to those that need it, upon request. If you are in need of assistance in filling out any of our applications, reach out to the support team at least 48 hours before the application deadline. We can be reached by email at grantadmin@cbtrust.org or by phone at 410-974-2941, menu option two.
To view the Trust’s statement on Diversity & Inclusion visit cbtrust.org/diversity-inclusion.
To view this statement as a PDF document click here.
How to Submit a Discrimination Complaint
Individuals may submit a complaint of discrimination regarding Trust services, programs, and activities by completing and submitting complaints in writing by postal mail or electronic mail as follows:
Vice President of Finance and Administration
Non-Discrimination Coordinator
108 Severn Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
Email: NonDiscrimination@cbtrust.org
Phone: 410-974-2941 x108
For questions on how to file a complaint, please contact the Trust’s Non-Discrimination Coordinator.
All discrimination complaints should be submitted no more than 90 days after the alleged discriminatory service, program, or activity took place.
Note: Submission of the discrimination complaint only initiates an investigation by the Trust of alleged discrimination by the organization.
The complaint should include the following:
- Your information including name, address, phone and email
- Complaint information including service/program/activity name, personnel involved and their position(s), if known, location, and date(s)
- Reason for the complaint including age, gender, race, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, physical abilities, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship, or socioeconomic status
- A detailed narrative of the complaint
- Affirmation that the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge
- Signature and date
Disposition of Complaints
Within 90 days of receiving a written complaint, the Trust will respond in writing to the complainant with the findings and recommendations, if any, made in the investigative report, based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The Trust will implement the recommendations as approved by the President with a resolution.
