Keep Maryland Beautiful- Track 2: Land Trust Assistance (up to $10,000) Grant

The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program, a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Environmental Trust, supports land trusts and organizations in Maryland. With funding up to $10,000, this initiative aims to enhance civic engagement and stewardship practices. Projects should focus on education, outreach, and local environmental solutions. Inspired by Janice Hollmann, the grant fosters organizational capacity and promotes the long-term stewardship of protected lands.

The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program is a partnership between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Environmental Trust (MET), Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
This grant program builds the capacity of land trusts and supports other community-based organizations that are increasing civic engagement and the adoption of stewardship practices and developing solutions to local environmental problems. Proposed projects activate residents and encourage stewardship through education, outreach, and planting activities while increasing awareness of and working towards addressing local environmental problems.
What this funds: This grant program welcomes applications for projects in the state of Maryland. Applicants can request funds from one of the following tracks.
Keep Maryland Beautiful- Track 2: Land Trust Assistance (up to $10,000)
Match is encouraged but not required.
In honor of Janice Hollmann, a visionary leader in Maryland land conservation, this grant supports projects that strengthen land trusts and enhance their ability to protect and steward our state’s natural heritage.
Grant Purpose
To build sustainable land trusts by increasing organizational capacity, implementing Standards and Practices, fostering public support for conservation, and supporting the long-term stewardship of permanently protected lands.