Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program supports community groups planting native trees and removing invasive plants to expand tree canopy and engage residents in stewardship.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (until funds are expended) | October 15, 2026 (encouraged: Fall/Winter) | January 31, 2027 (encouraged: Earth Day) | February 15, 2027 (encouraged: Spring)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 in Anne Arundel County; up to $9,999 in Annapolis under the FY27 RFP
Summary: Supports community-based native tree planting and invasive plant removal to expand tree canopy and engage residents in environmental stewardship.
Key Information: Projects must be located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, including the City of Annapolis.
Description
This mini-grant program supports neighborhood-scale projects that plant native trees, increase tree canopy, remove invasive plants, and involve residents in environmental stewardship. The Chesapeake Bay Trust administers the program, with funding from the Anne Arundel County Forestry Board and the City of Annapolis’s Watershed Restoration Fund. Projects serve neighborhoods, parks, and communities throughout Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis.
The program connects local action with greater public awareness of tree canopy, watersheds, air quality, streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. Expanding tree cover and green areas can reduce erosion and improve water, soil, and air quality. The Trust strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups and projects that increase participation among traditionally underrepresented communities, including communities of color.
