Charles County Tree Planting Grant Program

The Charles County Tree Planting Grant Program, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, aims to enhance tree cover across urban and rural areas, ultimately benefiting local ecosystems and communities. Open to individuals, nonprofits, and educational institutions, this program encourages projects that improve forest habitat and water quality. While matching funds are not required, applicants are urged to seek additional support. Applications are accepted until available funds are exhausted, promoting sustainable environmental practices.

NOTE: Requests for this Program are accepted on an on-going basis until funds are fully expended for the fiscal year.
Goal
The goal of this program is to implement tree planting projects in the County that will increase tree cover in urban and rural spaces bringing the benefits of increased forest habitat, improved water quality, and providing a natural cooling system to urban heat. This will ultimately enhance the health and wellbeing of human and natural communities of the County’s local watersheds.
Who can apply: Project site proposals are sought from individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public and private educational institutions, businesses, and contractors. Projects on individual private, commercial private, community-owned, school sites, and nonprofit-owned property are eligible for funding. Projects on federal and state land cannot be considered under this funding source.
Applications are also welcomed from any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations such as: local watershed groups, community associations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and Soil/Water Conservation Districts.