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.

Laurel City Community Garden: Courtesy of City of Laurel
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 $9,500.
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, Megan Andreasen, at mandreasen@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941 ext. 133.
View the Trust’s Application Accessibility Statement
Questions & Technical Support
Megan Andreasen
mandreasen@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x133
Program Status: OPEN
Deadline: Rolling basis. Requests are accepted on an on-going basis until funds for this fiscal year (FY24) are exhausted. Projects must be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the project start date.
Resources
Additional Resources
- Prince George’s County Climate Action Plan
- Prince George’s County Food Equity Council
- University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center
- University of Maryland Extension Recommended Native Plants for Maryland
To view more resources available to applicants, visit the Resources page.