Chesapeake Bay Tree Planting Grants
The Chesapeake Bay Tree Planting Grants from the Delaware Department of Agriculture fund science-based tree planting projects to improve ecosystem health in Delaware’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (no specified deadline; open until funds are expended)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum/maximum; typical awards support tree planting projects with a required 50% match (cash or in-kind).
Summary: Supports tree planting projects in Delaware’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed to enhance community environments and promote environmental stewardship.
Key Information: 50-50 cost-share match required; land must be owned by applicant and located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Description
The Chesapeake Bay Tree Planting Grants, administered by the Delaware Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program, fund tree planting projects aimed at enhancing community well-being and the environment within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed portion of Delaware. The program is designed to increase tree canopy, improve air and water quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and foster environmental stewardship through community involvement. Technical assistance is available throughout the project, from site selection to species choice and volunteer match calculation.
