Deadline: 12-Nov-21
The Forever Maryland is currently accepting applications for the Clean Up & Green Up Maryland Grant to develop community-based leadership and volunteer-based activities to eliminate litter and implement beautification and greening initiatives.
This grant also encourages community groups and nonprofit organizations statewide to promote neighborhood cleanliness and beautification by increasing litter removal, greening activities, community education, and citizen stewardship.
Objectives
The objectives of the grants are:
- To support the projects of community groups and nonprofit organizations that are actively engaged in improving the overall appearance of commercial districts and residential areas where people are living, working and visiting.
- To support beautification projects that have litter removal and prevention strategies as a primary focus of improving the community and/or neighborhood.
- To support community cleaning and greening activities that include but are not limited to creating and maintaining green space in downtown districts, establishing clean up teams and regular clean up events and beautification projects that improve the appearance of underutilized or vacant buildings.
Funding Information
Clean Up & Green Up Maryland Grant awards grants of up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Local groups, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and more are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://forevermaryland.org/grants-page