Community Stewardship Grant
Forecasted
The Community Stewardship Grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources funds hands-on environmental education and research projects that foster community engagement and innovative solutions to local ecological issues.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (annual deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; typically for 1 year
Summary: Supports schools, nonprofits, and community groups in Maryland engaging citizens—especially youth—in environmental education, stewardship, and innovative solutions to local environmental challenges.
Description
The Community Stewardship Grant, part of the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program, is designed to enhance the quality of life in Maryland communities by supporting projects that foster environmental education, stewardship, and community engagement. The grant aims to inspire hands-on, project-based learning, particularly among children and young adults, and encourages organizations to develop innovative approaches to address local environmental problems at their roots. Projects should activate citizens, raise awareness of local environmental issues, and work toward their reduction or elimination. The grant honors the environmental legacies of Bill James and Margaret Rosch Jones.
