Aileen Hughes Grant
The Aileen Hughes Grant by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources honors leadership in land conservation, supporting Maryland land trusts to enhance conservation and organizational capacity.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000; one-year project period; awarded annually
Summary: Annual grant supporting Maryland land trusts by recognizing outstanding individual leadership in land conservation and organizational development.
Description
The Aileen Hughes Grant is an annual award presented as part of the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Environmental Trust. This grant honors an individual representing a Maryland land trust who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, partnership, or innovation in land conservation or organizational development. The award provides funding to the land trust in recognition of the individual's contributions, supporting local programming and capacity-building efforts that advance conservation and strengthen the effectiveness of Maryland land trusts. The grant is named in memory of Aileen Hughes, a pioneering leader in conservation and advocate for Maryland’s natural and cultural resources.
