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 canopy and engage residents in stewardship.
This grant was recently updated
If you’re planning a Fall/Winter planting project, the encouraged submission target is now October 15, 2027, rather than October 15, 2026. Applications remain rolling until funds run out and must arrive at least eight weeks before your project starts. Check meeting timing with the program officer, as the program page and RFP list different Forestry Board schedules.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: Rolling until funds are exhausted | January 31, 2027 (Earth Day target) | February 15, 2027 (Spring target) | October 15, 2027 (Fall/Winter target) | At least eight weeks before project start (required)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 (Anne Arundel County) or $9,999 (City of Annapolis)
Summary: Supports community native tree planting and invasive species removal in Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis.
Key Information: Planting projects require a detailed maintenance plan covering at least three years.
Description
Administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and funded by the Anne Arundel County Forestry Board and the City of Annapolis Watershed Restoration Fund, this program supports community-based projects that plant native trees, expand tree canopy, remove invasive plants, and engage residents in environmental stewardship. Projects serve neighborhoods, parks, and communities throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland, including Annapolis.
The program connects practical restoration with public awareness of tree canopy, watersheds, air quality, streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. It encourages education, training, and public outreach that help others replicate successful projects. The Trust strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups and projects that increase participation by traditionally underrepresented communities, including communities of color.
