Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program in Maryland

The Prince George’s County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce the eleventh year of partnership for the Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program.

Donor Name: Prince George’s County

State: Maryland

County: Prince Georges County (MD)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 12/12/2024

Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

This grant program funds on-the-ground restoration activities that improve communities, improve water quality, support the County’s Climate Action Plan, and engage Prince George’s County residents in the restoration and protection of the local rivers and streams of Prince George’s County.

The Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program funds projects within Prince George’s County, Maryland, excluding the City of Bowie. The City of Bowie manages its stormwater program independently of the County and therefore projects in the City of Bowie are not eligible for funding in this program. All projects are done in Prince George’s County and support community members in Prince George’s County.

Applicants can request funds from the following project tracks.

Track 1: Water Quality Implementation (generally $50,000 to $150,000)
- Water quality implementation projects must implement on-the-ground projects that provide a water quality benefit and treat runoff from impervious surfaces. Applicants may request funding for design, design-build, or construction of water quality projects. If requesting design funds, the applicant must provide a plan for implementation (i.e., construction) of the project. Projects that are furthest along in the design and permitting phases are prioritized.
Track 2: Tree Canopy: Outreach, Education, Maintenance, and Preservation (generally $50,000 to $300,000)
- Track 2 for Tree Canopy Outreach, Education, Maintenance, and Preservation projects are intended to complement County efforts to preserve existing tree canopy and to plant native trees in areas with low canopy. The DoE seeks to “grow” their programs through empowering eligible applicants (e.g., residents, community groups, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and homeowner associations (HOAs)) to actively participate in tree planting and preservation. Activities to accomplish projects can include, for example, outreach, education, maintenance, and preservation components. All proposed project types must deliver final products that are measurable, quantifiable, and definitive in their demonstration occurring in the field (e.g., number of trees preserved, recommendations for tree canopy preservation based on information gathered, number of municipal staff trained, number of people who used leaf mulch practices, and area of invasive species removed and replaced with native plants).
Track 3: Community Awareness and Engagement (generally $10,000 to $60,000)
- Community awareness and engagement projects must measurably increase public understanding and engagement as it relates to the benefits, challenges, and solutions to restoring Prince George’s County natural resources and community health, specifically in relation to the County’s Climate Action Plan and County programs such as Rain Check Rebate.
Track 4: Illegal Dumping Data Analysis and Forensics (generally $10,000 to $50,000)
- Beautification and litter/trash reduction are a priority to keep neighborhoods and communities healthy, thriving, and engaged in solutions where litter/trash are issues. The County is actively working on strategies to address and reduce litter/trash and in this track, they seek applicants who can assist in ongoing efforts to recommend future strategies the County, communities, and other parties (e.g., future grantees) can implement. Illegal dumping data analysis and forensics projects must use a science-based approach to analyze the illegal dumping data and based on the findings, provide recommendations and strategies the County can implement to address the issue.
Track 5: Additional Project Support Fund (generally $500 to $5,000)
- The funding partners recognize the need to support expenses for your project that may be outside the RFP’s budget categories. In this program “stipends” for paid public participation for grant projects are not allowed. Before applying for this track, consider detailing the expense and categorizing it under the existing budget and project framework.
- However, if your project support cost is not able to be categorized and justified with the program’s existing framework, consider applying for this track’s additional support for the following:
  - Professional training for applicant staff or hosting a training series for residents that results in a recognized certification or designation. For example, the support can pay for taking a class through the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification Program or fees to become a Prince George’s County Master Gardener;
  - Giveaway door prizes (e.g., compost bin(s), leaf blower(s), rain barrel(s), and/or native plant(s)) for stakeholders attending a training or similar events to support program participation; and/or
  - Limited honorariums for experts to conduct a class.

Funding Information

Projects greater than $100,000 should be completed within two years and projects less than or equal to $100,000 should be completed within one year upon receipt of the award or as determined in the award agreement

Eligibility Criteria

Prince George’s County and the Trust welcome applicants from the following organizations: