Keep Maryland Beautiful
The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program funds Maryland projects advancing environmental education, conservation, and community-based stewardship, including tree planting and land trust capacity building.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 (Tracks 1 & 2, Aileen Hughes Award) | Rolling (Track 3: Tree Planting, until funds exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 (Track 1: Community Stewardship) | Up to $10,000 (Track 2: Land Trust Assistance) | Up to $50,000 (Track 3: Tree Planting) | Up to $5,000 (Aileen Hughes Award)
Summary: Supports Maryland nonprofits, land trusts, and community groups to foster civic engagement and environmental stewardship through education, outreach, and conservation projects.
Key Information: Track 3 (Tree Planting) is rolling but may close early if funds are expended; Tracks 1 & 2 and Aileen Hughes Award have strict annual deadlines.
Description
The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program is a partnership initiative led by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Environmental Trust, and Maryland Department of Transportation. The program aims to build the capacity of land trusts and community-based organizations across Maryland to increase civic engagement and promote stewardship of natural resources. Funding supports a wide range of projects, including environmental education, outreach, planting activities, and the development of local solutions to environmental challenges. The program is structured into multiple tracks, each with specific focus areas and eligibility.
