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Keep Maryland Beautiful - Chesapeake Bay Trust 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.
Track 1: Community Stewardship (up to $5,000) Track 2: Land Trust Assistance (up to $10,000) Track 3: Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands (up to $50,000) Is match required: Match is encouraged but not required. Who can apply: Non-profit organizations, local governments and municipalities, community and homeowner associations, faith-based organizations, and more. See the RFP for full list of organizations.
Application Process: The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s applications are all submitted though an online system. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Vice President of Progam, Outreach and Education, Kacey Wetzel at 410-974-2941, ext. 104 or at KWetzel@cbtrust.
org View the previous year announcement for the 2025 Keep Maryland Beautiful Awards: Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Award $238,751 for Conservation Efforts for 2025 To see the list of funded projects from last year (FY25), click here . Program Status, Track 1 & 2: CLOSED Deadline was: December 1, 2025 @ 4PM EST Click Here to View the Previous Request for Proposals (RFP) - Track 1 & 2 Program Status, Track 3: CLOSED Deadline: Rolling.
Requests for this Grant Program were accepted on an on-going basis until funds were fully expended for the fiscal year. NOTE: Funds have been fully expended for FY26.
Click Here to View the Previous Request for Proposals (RFP) - Track 3 Track 1 Narrative Questions Track 2 Narrative Questions Track 3 Narrative Questions Manage an existing award or continue an application Learn more about previously awarded projects on our interactive map!
Questions & Technical Support Aileen Hughes Award Program The Aileen Hughes Grant is awarded annually to an individual representing a Maryland land trust who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in land conservation. Funding is awarded to a land trust on behalf of an individual and their good work, rather than to the individual themselves.
The grant honors the late Aileen Hughes, a leader in the conservation movement, supporter of women’s and civil rights, and protector of our State’s natural and cultural resources. Aileen was the president of the American Chestnut Land Trust for many years. Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Who can apply: Maryland land trusts can nominate an individual from their own land trust or another Maryland land trust for the Aileen Hughes Award.
Award Objectives: To support and acknowledge leaders in Maryland’s land trust community and to encourage a high level of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Application Process: The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s applications are all submitted though an online system. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Vice President of Progam, Outreach and Education, Kacey Wetzel at 410-974-2941, ext.
104 or at KWetzel@cbtrust. org Deadline was: Monday , December 1st, 2025 at 4pm EST Click Here to View the Previous Request for Applications (RFA) Manage an existing award or continue an application Learn more about previously awarded projects on our interactive map!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, schools, and municipalities in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Keep Maryland Beautiful: Track 1: Community Stewardship Grant are due December 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Keep Maryland Beautiful: Track 1: Community Stewardship Grant is funded by Maryland Environmental Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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