The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program is a partnership between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Environmental Trust (MET), Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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.

What this funds: This grant program welcomes applications for projects in the state of Maryland. Applicants can request funds from one of the following tracks.

Track 1: Community Stewardship (up to $5,000)

Track 2: Capacity Building for Land Trusts – Hollmann Grant (up to $10,000)

Track 3: Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands (up to $50,000)

Is match required: Match is encouraged but not required.

Who can apply: Non-profit organizations, local governments and municipalities, community and homeowner associations, faith-based organizations, and more. See the RFP for full list of organizations.

Application Process: The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s applications are all submitted though an online system. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Trust Program Manager, Amber Cameron at 410-974-2941, ext. 124 or at acameron@cbtrust.org.