Want to Make a Difference in Prince George’s County? Let’s Get Started!
Great things happen when local residents lead the way. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment, empowers people to lead local projects making our communities healthier and greener. Whether you’re a homeowner, a community group, a business or a nonprofit, we encourage you to explore the funding opportunities below.
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
The Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program supports projects that improve communities, improve water quality, support the County’s Climate Action plan, and engage County residents in the restoration and protection of the local rivers and streams.
What does this program fund? Examples projects include stormwater management practices; tree canopy outreach, education, maintenance, and preservation; community awareness and engagement; and litter reduction and community beautification.
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Rain Check Rebate Program
The Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Program offers rebate incentives to homeowners, businesses, and others to install practices that will improve stormwater runoff quality, reduce pollution, and improve local stream and river health.
What does this program fund? Eligible practices include rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens, conservation landscaping, urban tree canopy, pavement removal, permeable pavement, and green roofs.
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini-Grant Program
The Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini-Grant Program supports the creation and need for gardens that provide resources to the Prince George’s County community while supporting the County’s Climate Action Plan.
What does this program fund? The development of new community gardens as well as the growth of existing community gardens that plan to expand regenerative practices.
Prince George’s County Community Resilience Hub Grant Program
The Prince George’s County Community Resilience Hub Grant Program supports community-based organizations in establishing resilience hubs and providing services to better prepare for climate change.
What does this program fund? Typically, projects will fall under one or more of the five high-level categories: services and programs, communications equipment, buildings and landscape, power systems, and operations. Resilience hubs must have a physical location and/or have the ability to be mobilized to provide services and relief leading up to, during, or after climate-related events.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Whether you’re curious about eligibility, need help choosing the right program, or just want to talk through a project idea, our team is ready to help. We’ve helped countless residents, neighborhood groups, and community organizations across Prince George’s County turn their ideas into funded projects, and we’d love to do the same for you. There’s no wrong time to reach out — even if you’re still in the early stages of planning, a quick conversation can go a long way.
Not sure which program is the best fit? That’s okay — reach out to either of us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Delaney Samons
Rain Check Rebate and Community Resilience Hub Grant Program
410-974-2941 x 131
dsamons@cbtrust.org
Whitney Vong
Stormwater Stewardship and Community Gardens Mini Grant Programs
410-974-2941 x122
wvong@cbtrust.org
