The Chesapeake Bay Trust is proud to partner with Prince George’s County on the Prince George’s Community Gardens Mini Grant Program. This mini grant supports the creation and need for community gardens that provide resources to the Prince George’s County community while supporting the Prince George’s County Climate Action Plan.
What this funds: The development of new community gardens as well as the growth of existing community gardens that plan to expand regenerative practices. Please see the RFP for types of community gardens that can be supported.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, Prince George’s County municipalities, watershed organizations, community associations including Homeowner Associations, faith-based organizations, schools and institutions, and Green Teams.
How much can be awarded:
- Up to $5,000: if garden is less than or equal to 400 square feet.
- Up to $9,500: if garden is over 400 square feet.
Is match required? Match is encouraged, but not required.
Grant Application Process: The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s grant applications are all submitted through an online system, using the “Start a New Application” button below. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact this program’s grant manager, Whitney Vong, at wvong@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941 ext. 122.
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Questions & Technical Support
Whitney Vong
wvong@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x122
Additional Resources
- University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center
- Six Basic Steps to Starting a Vegetable Garden
- Vegetable Planting Calendar for Central Maryland
- Life Expectancy of Vegetable Seeds
- Guidance for how much to plant for a family of four
- Prince George’s County Climate Action Plan
- Prince George’s County Food Equity Council
- University of Maryland Extension Recommended Native Plants for Maryland
To view more resources available to applicants, visit the Resources page and the Appendix of the RFP.
Program Status: OPEN
Click Here to View the Request for Proposals (RFP)
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Submission of applications by the following dates is preferred:
- August 7, 2026
- October 9, 2026
- January 8, 2027
- April 9, 2027
The Trust must receive all applications a minimum of eight weeks prior to the start of the proposed project. The Trust cannot provide reimbursement funding for already completed projects.
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