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Keep Maryland Beautiful

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, Julian Segovia at 410-974-2941, ext. 140 or at jsegovia@cbtrust.org.

The 2024 Keep Maryland Beautiful Awards have been announced: 2024 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Total $236,276

View Our Information Sessions

During the sessions, we provide an overview of the program, eligible project types, the application process, resources for applicants, and answer questions.

For Tracks 1 & 2: Recording of Webinar from Monday, October 21st

Click Here to Watch the 10/21 Information Session

For Track 3: Recording of Webinar from Thursday, October 24th

Click Here to Watch the 10/24 Information Session

Manage an Existing Award

Manage an existing award or continue an application

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Learn more about previously awarded projects on our interactive map!

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Questions & Technical Support

Julian Segovia
Outreach and Education
Program Officer
jsegovia@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x 140

Aileen Hughes Award Program

The Aileen Hughes Grant is awarded annually to an individual representing a Maryland land trust who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in land conservation. Funding is awarded to a land trust on behalf of an individual and their good work, rather than to the individual themselves. The grant honors the late Aileen Hughes, a leader in the conservation movement, supporter of women’s and civil rights, and protector of our State’s natural and cultural resources. Aileen was the president of the American Chestnut Land Trust for many years.

Award Amount: $5,000

Who can apply: Maryland land trusts can nominate an individual from their own land trust or another Maryland land trust for the Aileen Hughes Award.

Award Objectives: To support and acknowledge leaders in Maryland’s land trust community and to encourage a high level of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

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, Julian Segovia at 410-974-2941, ext. 140 or at jsegovia@cbtrust.org.

Program Status: CLOSED

Deadline was: Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 4pm EDT

Click Here to View the Request for Applications (RFA)

Manage an Existing Award

Manage an existing award or continue an application

Manage Award

Learn more about previously awarded projects on our interactive map!

View Map

Questions & Technical Support

Julian Segovia
Outreach and Education
Program Officer
jsegovia@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x 140

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