Urban Trees Mini Grant
The Urban Trees Mini Grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust funds native tree planting in Maryland's underserved urban areas to improve environmental health and urban ecosystem resilience.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; no match required; funds must be used within 12 months of award.
Summary: Supports small-scale native tree planting projects in underserved urban areas of Maryland to increase green spaces and improve environmental health.
Key Information: Projects must occur in qualifying urban underserved areas as defined by Maryland law and mapped online.
Description
The Urban Trees Mini Grant Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is designed to fund small-scale native tree planting projects in urban, underserved communities across Maryland. This initiative is part of Maryland's broader commitment to plant 5 million native trees by 2031, with the goal of improving access to green spaces, enhancing environmental health, and addressing issues such as air quality, urban heat island effect, and climate resilience in neighborhoods that have historically lacked resources.
Projects funded through this program must focus on planting native trees and directly engage communities in the planning, planting, and maintenance process. The program encourages participation from organizations working within or partnering with underserved communities, prioritizing projects that demonstrate local engagement and long-term maintenance plans.
