Urban Trees Mini Grant

The Urban Trees Mini Grant, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, supports small tree planting projects in urban underserved areas across Maryland. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, and projects can receive up to $10,000. This initiative is part of Maryland's broader goal to plant 5 million native trees by 2031, enhancing access to green spaces for communities in need.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds for this fiscal year are exhausted. The Trust must receive all applications a minimum of eight weeks prior to the start of the proposed project.
Mini Urban Trees Grant
The Urban Trees Mini Grant Program provides funding for small tree planting projects in urban, underserved areas across Maryland. Part of Maryland’s commitment to plant 5,000,000 native trees by 2031, the goal of the Urban Trees Mini Grant Program is to improve access to natural resources that connect neighborhoods to a healthy, greener environment for current and future generations.
What this funds:

• Communities that would like to implement small tree planting projects (up to $10,000) are encouraged to seek support and funding through this opportunity.

Regions of the State in Which Tree Planting Projects Can Occur: Tree planting proposed must occur in urban areas with low median household income levels, high unemployment, and neighborhoods with housing projects or that were historically red-lined at any time.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

• Non-profit organizations, community and homeowner associations, faith-based organizations, and more