The Anne Arundel County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are partnering to provide funds for forestry projects and land protection in Anne Arundel County.
Donor Name: Chesapeake Bay Trust
State: Maryland
County: Anne Arundel County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $280,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
Anne Arundel County administers the reforestation and afforestation requirements of the Critical Area Program and the Maryland Forest Conservation Act. A primary component of this program is the coordination of voluntary reforestation and afforestation projects with landowners and community associations. The Anne Arundel Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program makes the connection between qualified non-profits that plant and ensure protection of trees on properties throughout the County.
The goals of this program are to implement cost-effective reforestation and greening projects and increase the number of acres of protected forested land in the County. By increasing tree cover and expanding green areas, erosion can be reduced; water and soil quality can be improved; airborne pollutants such as particulates, nitrogen oxide, and carbon monoxide can be filtered; and summer temperatures and resulting ozone pollution and energy use can be reduced. By protecting forested land, valuable ecological services such as habitat, water quality, and flood control can be ensured for the future.
Eligible Project Types
- Forestation in a targeted priority watershed area
- Afforestation
- Reforestation
- Forest Preservation
Project Tracks
- Track 1: Reforestation/Afforestation of Protected Lands
- Track 2: Permanent Protection of Forested Lands
- Track 3: Reforestation/Afforestation and Protection of Uneased and Unforested Lands
Funding Information
The funding partners anticipate funds available in 2024 as follows: $280,000
Project Timeline
Projects must be completed within 24 months upon receipt of the award.
Eligible Project Locations
This program funds projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Eligibility Criteria
Anne Arundel County and the Trust welcome requests from the following organizations:
- Land trusts;
- Nonprofit entities;
- Community associations;
- Service and civic groups,
- Faith-based organizations;
- Public agencies; and
- Public and independent higher educational institutions.
For more information, visit Chesapeake Bay Trust.
