Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
This program provides funding for community-based projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, that focus on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship, with a preference for proposals that create jobs.
The Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program is a partnership between the Prince George’s County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, now in its eleventh year. This program funds on-the-ground restoration activities aimed at improving communities, enhancing water quality, supporting the County’s Climate Action Plan, and engaging local residents in the protection of rivers and streams. The program specifically funds projects within Prince George’s County, Maryland, excluding the City of Bowie, which manages its stormwater program independently. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, municipalities, watershed organizations, educational institutions, community associations, and faith-based organizations. The grant application process is conducted online, and proposals that align with the “Jobs First Act” are preferred.
Award Range
$5,000 - $300,000
Total Program Funding
$2,160,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
The program offers five funding tracks: Track 1: Water Quality Implementation ($50,000–$150,000) Track 2: Tree Canopy: Outreach, Education, Maintenance, Preservation ($50,000–$300,000) Track 3: Community Awareness and Engagement ($10,000–$60,000) Track 4: Illegal Dumping Data Analysis and Forensics ($10,000–$50,000) Track 5: Additional Project Support Fund ($500–$5,000)
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Prince George’s County and the Trust welcome applicants from the following organizations: Nonprofit organizations Prince George’s County municipalities and/or public agencies Watershed organizations Public and independent higher educational institutions Community associations Faith-based organizations Applicants that are not based in Prince George’s County must have a Prince George’s-based partner, the role of whom should be clearly articulated in the proposal and in a Letter of Commitment from that partner. This program advertises to and aims to support new groups that wish to use grant funding to support their efforts where they align with the engagement and clean water goals of the County.
Geographic Eligibility
Prince George’s County
Application Opens
September 12, 2024
Application Closes
December 12, 2024
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