NOTICE (4/9/2025): In keeping with FY26 budget prioritizations the Rain Check Rebate Program, Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program, and Community Gardens Mini Grant Program are proposed to be suspended for FY26, July 1, 2025 – June 31, 2026.
Active awarded Community Gardens Mini Grant Program projects will continue.
We continue to recognize the positive benefits and environmental uplift of these projects. In addition, we recognize that the programs and their projects provide opportunities to County property owners and communities. Should the proposed suspension occur, we will re-evaluate the potential reinstatement of these programs in the future.
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.
Cottage City Community Garden: Courtesy of the Town of Cottage City
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, Whitney Vong, at wvong@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941 ext. 122.
View the Trust’s Application Accessibility Statement
Click Here to View the Trust's Accessibility Statement
Questions & Technical Support
Whitney Vong
wvong@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x122
Additional Resources
- Six Basic Steps to Starting a Vegetable Garden
- Vegetable Planting Calendar for Central Maryland
- List of Vegetables for Spring, Summer, and Fall Planting
- Life Expectancy of Vegetable Seeds
- Growing Vegetables in a 5-gal. Bucket
- Guidance for how much to plant for a family of four
- 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 and the Appendix of the RFP.
Program Status: CLOSED
Click Here to View the Request for Proposals (RFP)
Deadline: Rolling basis. Requests are accepted on an on-going basis until funds are exhausted. Projects must be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the project start date.
