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Chesapeake Bay Urban Greening Initiative Grant Program for Community Projects

The Chesapeake Bay Trust's Urban Greening Initiative Grant Program offers up to $50,000 for communities enhancing urban tree canopies and green spaces. With a total funding pool of $300,000, this program aims to support local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in developing comprehensive urban greening plans. Eligible projects include tree planting, stormwater management integration, and community engagement. Grants have previously funded over 700 trees, leveraged significant funds, and involved extensive volunteer hours. Applications are due by July 13, 2007.

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Chesapeake Bay Urban Greening Initiative Grant Program for Community Projects

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  1. Chesapeake Bay Trust 2007 Urban Greening Initiative Grant Program (formerly the Community Greening Initiative)

  2. Where does the money come from?

  3. 2007 Urban Greening Initiative • New Year, New Name & Additional Partner • $300,000 program for Requests up to $50,000

  4. Overall Goals: • Increase percentage of tree canopy and expand green cover in urban areas • Encourage communities to integrate trees and natural areas into stormwater management & connect green spaces

  5. 2006 Community Greening Grantees • City of Baltimore • City of Cumberland • City of Hyattsville • City of Annapolis • Herring Run Watershed Assoc.

  6. Grants Resulted in: • 700+ trees funded by program • Additional 2,000 trees to be planted as a result of funding community involvement efforts • Leveraged Funds from other sources: $386,130 • Leveraged In-kind donations: $223,804 • 5,080 Estimated Volunteer Hours • Completion of two additional Urban Tree Canopy Assessments

  7. Eligibility Criteria • Directed to communities that are developing and implementing a comprehensive urban greening program. • Components: • Tree canopy or some type of urban greening assessment • Goal to increase canopy/green areas • Developing an implementation plan

  8. Eligible Applicants • MD local governments • Watershed organizations & non-profits • School Systems • Homeowner/Community associations w/ 501(c)(3) status • ** Working in partnership with local governments

  9. Eligible Expenses • Project Materials • Monitoring and Maintenance- (simple monitoring only) • Outreach materials • Staff time- that directly supports project related tasks • Benefit rates up to 20% can be submitted

  10. Application Instructions and Criteria • Grant application cover page and project abstract • Project description that addresses program criteria • Stage at in preparing a tree canopy or greening assessment which: • Maps existing canopy/green space • Establishes baseline • Defines targeted geographic priorities for restoration

  11. Application Instructions and Criteria (cont.) • Stage of tree canopy/urban greening and/or impervious surface goal. Describe: • Timeframe • Implementation plan • Stage of adoption by local governing body • Local standards/ordinances that conserve forests/reduce IC • Financial commitment • 1: 1 Match Required

  12. Application Instructions and Criteria (cont.) • Plans for maintenance, monitoring and tracking the status of goal implementation • Planting locations • Should connect green space/provide environmental benefits • Trees should be native (where at all possible) • Budget & Deliverables Table • Methods & Occurrence for tracking increases • Include quantifiable info on grants’ contribution

  13. Additional Requirements • Matching Requirement: 1:1 Match – can be both cash and in-kind • Community Volunteer Requirement – Grantees required to host a kick-off volunteer planting event

  14. Attachments • Summary of assessment, plan and goal • Applicable maps (including maps indicating planting locations) • Letters of support from local government or governing entity

  15. Deadlines • Hard copy and electronic applications due by 5:00 pm on July 13, 2007 • Decisions will be made in mid-September

  16. What if I just want to plant trees? • If seeking to do a site specific planting consider: • Mini- grant program (rolling deadline & requests of up to $5,000). For tree planting/greening projects on public or community property • Stewardship grant program (July & Dec. deadlines) For large scale riparian buffer plantings on public or community property. • www.chesapeakebaytrust.org.

  17. More information Visit: www.chesapeakebaytrust.org Or contact: cdunham@cbtrust.org, 410-974-2941 x106

  18. Questions? Christine Dunham cdunham@cbtrust.org 410-974-2941 x 106

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