The City of Greenbelt is awarding a one-time, reimbursable grant to go directly towards the purchase of trees to assist homeowners and community organizations with the planting or replacement of trees caused by storm damage, disease or invasive insects.
The purpose of the Tree Canopy grant is to assist homeowners and community organizations with the planting or replacement of trees caused by storm damage, disease or invasive insects; and to increase the density and resiliency of the City’s iconic tree canopy.
Funding for this grant will be provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and can be used to purchase, install, stake and mulch the area the tree or trees will be planted.
Who may apply?
Civic, neighborhood, community and homeowner organizations – eligible to receive up to $7,0000
Apartment complexes – eligible to receive up to $5,000
Greenbelt residential homeowners – eligible to receive up to $750
Note: Residential homeowners reimbursement will be provided through the Greenbelt Community Development Corporation.
Applicants will be required to provide:
Summary of the project
Statement of need
Project Timeline
A map/site plan of the proposed planting site with proposed trees.
Brief explanation of what you plan on doing and how you will do it
Describe who will carry out the plan
A written cost estimate for the trees (signed by an authorized representative of a landscape nursery) and should include a one (1) year guarantee be furnished by the supplier, on all trees
Maintenance and survivability Plan
Who will carry out the plan
Project budget
If an HOA, Civic or Neighborhood association – The applicant will need to provide written authorization by the property owner and/or authorized agent authorizing the project
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