The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a partnership to provide small community-based grants (up to $5,000) to help communities and organizations increase the number of trees and tree canopy in neighborhoods, parks, and communities throughout Anne Arundel County. 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.
What this funds: Community tree plantings and invasive species removal in Anne Arundel County.
Who can apply: Non-profit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations and more.
How much can be awarded: Up to $5,000 per project.
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. Use the “New Grant” button under the “Start a New Application” section, to the right, to begin your online application. You are able to save your application and come back to it any time. If you have questions regarding the application process or aspects of the RFP, please contact Whitney Vong at wvong@cbtrust.org.
FY24 Anne Arundel County 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.
- December 12, 2023
- February 13, 2024
- April 9, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- August 13, 2024
- October 8, 2024
- December 10, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are communities within the City of Annapolis eligible for the mini grant program?
Yes! - 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.
Program Status: OPEN
Click Here to View the Request for Proposals (RFP)
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.
Learn more about previously awarded projects on our interactive map!
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