Tree Planting Incentives
The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Tree Planting Incentives grant rewards farmers for planting trees as part of science-based conservation practices to improve climate and water quality outcomes.
Funder: Maryland Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (no specific deadline; apply any time)
Funding Amounts: $2 per tree planted, in addition to up to 100% MACS cost-share for eligible practices; no maximum award stated.
Summary: Bonus payments for Maryland farmers and landowners who plant trees as part of conservation practices funded by the MACS program.
Key Information: Applicants must qualify for and participate in the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share Program (MACS).
Description
The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Tree Planting Incentives, under the Ecosystem Incentives Program, provide a per-tree bonus payment to farmers and landowners who implement approved conservation practices funded through the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share Program (MACS). This initiative is designed to accelerate Maryland’s climate and water quality goals by increasing tree cover on agricultural land, helping to capture greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil and water health. The $2-per-tree bonus is layered on top of standard MACS cost-share funding, encouraging greater adoption of tree-based conservation practices in agriculture.
