Urban Trees Mini Grant
The Urban Trees Mini Grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust funds native tree planting and maintenance in underserved Maryland urban areas to improve environmental health and community green space.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are exhausted for the fiscal year; submit at least 8 weeks before project start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; no match required; typical awards range from $3,000–$10,000
Summary: Supports small-scale native tree planting projects in urban, underserved Maryland communities to increase green space and community health.
Key Information: Projects must occur in eligible urban underserved areas; all trees planted must be native and maintained for two years.
Description
The Urban Trees Mini Grant Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is designed to fund small-scale tree planting projects in urban, underserved areas across Maryland. The program is part of a statewide initiative to plant 5 million native trees by 2031, aiming to increase green spaces, improve air quality, reduce urban heat, and foster connections to nature in communities historically impacted by economic and environmental disadvantage. Projects must focus on planting native trees and include a plan for two years of post-planting maintenance.
