Charles County Forestry Grant Program
The Charles County Forestry Grant Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with Charles County, aims to implement cost-effective reforestation and afforestation projects. The program seeks to increase tree canopy, create forest habitat, improve water quality, and provide ecosystem services such as potable water and air quality. Eligible projects should be in Charles County, Maryland, and must place reforested areas under an easement for protection in perpetuity. Applicants can request up to $20,000, with typical requests being less than $4,500 per acre. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.
Award Range
Not specified - $20,000
Total Program Funding
$23,500
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Requests should generally be less than $4,500 per acre.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Project site proposals are sought from individuals, nonprofit organizations, and contractors. Projects on individual private, commercial private, community-owned, school sites, and nonprofit-owned property are eligible for funding. Projects on federal and state land cannot be considered under this funding source. Proposed project sites will need to have or place the reforested area under an easement for protection in perpetuity. Applications may include any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization such as local watershed groups, community associations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, Soil/Water Conservation Districts, individual landowners, contractors, and more. See the RFP for the full list of organizations.
Geographic Eligibility
Charles County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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