Urban Trees Mini Grant
The Urban Trees Mini Grant from Chesapeake Bay Foundation funds native tree planting in Maryland’s underserved urban areas to enhance environmental health and community resilience.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (until funds are expended for the fiscal year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; no match required; projects must be completed within 12 months.
Summary: Supports small-scale native tree planting in underserved urban areas of Maryland to improve community green spaces and environmental health.
Key Information: Projects must occur in qualifying urban underserved Maryland areas; applications must be submitted at least 8 weeks before project start.
Description
This program funds small-scale tree planting initiatives in urban, underserved areas throughout Maryland, as part of the state’s commitment to plant five million native trees by 2031. The goal is to enhance green spaces and environmental quality in communities that have historically lacked access to natural resources, improving air quality, reducing urban heat, and increasing community resilience. The program encourages local organizations to engage residents and foster connections between neighborhoods and healthier environments.
