Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

October 1, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Aileen Hughes Grant

Purpose: Awarded annually to an individual representing a Maryland land trust who demonstrated outstanding leadership in land conservation.

Background: The grant honors the late Aileen Hughes, a true leader in the conservation movement. Aileen was a supporter of women's and civil rights, as well as the protection of Maryland's natural and cultural resources. She was President of the American Chestnut Land Trust.

Geographic Scope: Maryland

Award Amount: $5,000

Eligibility:

  • Funding is awarded to a land trust, on behalf of an individual (not directly to the individual)

  • Maryland land trusts can nominate an individual from their own land trust or another Maryland land trust
  • Objectives:

  • Support and acknowledge leaders in Maryland's land trust community

  • Encourage a high level of excellence, innovation and collaboration
  • Contact: info@forevermaryland.org or 410-292-8439

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Applications are submitted online beginning October 1
    2. Maryland land trusts nominate an individual for the award
    3. Review the Land Trust Guidelines and Guidance to Applicants before applying
    4. Confirm the nominee's land trust is in Good Standing (see Step-by-Step Guide)

    Required Materials:

  • Online application form
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    land-conservationenvironmental-conservationwomen

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