Maryland launches sixth round of tree-planting grants

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the sixth round of grants to help the state reach its goal of planting five million trees by 2031 (PDF). The grants, up to $5,000 per project, are available to nonprofits, schools, local businesses, and youth and civic groups to help enhance urban areas impacted by transportation projects, the state […]

Maryland Forest Service now accepting applications for Community Forestry Catalyst Fund

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Forest Service is offering a new grant program to distribute $4.8 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act funds towards urban and community forestry projects during the next four years. The Community Forestry Catalyst Fund expands resources for Maryland’s ambitious commitment to enhance its forest cover and tree canopy through the state’s 5 Million Trees for Maryland initiative […]