Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

October 1, 2026

3 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
October 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Maryland land trusts

Overview

Purpose: To build sustainable land trusts by increasing organizational capacity, developing community programs and services, implementing Standards and Practices, and increasing public support for the diverse spectrum of conservation, stewardship, and related land trust activities.

Background: The grant is given in memory of Janice Hollmann, who exemplified citizen leadership of local land trusts in Maryland.

Geographic Scope: Maryland

Match Requirements: A 100% match from the land trust of in-kind services and privately raised funds is required.

Eligibility:

  • Maryland land trusts

Objectives:

  • Increase land trust capacity
  • Support programming and innovation
  • Foster stronger, better connected land trusts that will protect all natural resources
  • Enhance the lives of Maryland citizens and generations to come

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Applications are submitted online beginning October 1
2. Review the Land Trust Grant Guidelines and Guidance to Applicants before applying
3. Confirm the land trust is in Good Standing (see Step-by-Step Guide)

Required Materials:

  • Online application form

  • W-9 form

  • Budget (see Budget Template for Application)

  • Photographs (recommended but not required)

  • In-kind and Cash Matches documentation

  • Final Report (using Budget Template for Final Report)
  • Additional Information:

  • Evaluation Criteria

  • Examples of Eligible Projects

  • Supporting Materials guidance on In-kind and Cash Matches
  • What Forever Maryland Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    5
    Total given
    $42K
    Median grant
    $8,000
    Range
    $8,000–$9,900
    • By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Annapolis, MD; Phoenix, MD.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Galacene Services · Baltimore, MD

      General funding

      $9,900

    • Interfaith Partners · Annapolis, MD

      General funding

      $8,000

    • Turnaround Tuesdays · Baltimore, MD

      General funding

      $8,000

    • Gunpowder Valley Conservancy · Phoenix, MD

      General funding

      $8,000

    • Rebuild Metro · Baltimore, MD

      General funding

      $8,000

    IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Land conservation
    • Environmental conservation
    • Capacity building

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