This is a reminder that applications for the Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program are due on March 8, 2023 at 4PM EST. This program is a partnership between Chesapeake Bay Trust, US EPA Region III, and WV DEP to fund green infrastructure projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed portion of EPA Region III (i.e., Maryland and portions of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia).
This grant program aims to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce stormwater runoff, increase the number and amount of green spaces in urban areas, improve the health of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay, and enhance quality of life and community livability. Example projects include design and construction of green streets, rain gardens, green roofs, tree plantings, white papers/tools on green infrastructure, and more.
Eligible Project Tracks and Funding Request Amounts:
- Track 1: Conceptual Plans for Green Streets/Green Infrastructure Projects (generally less than $15,000)
- Track 2: Engineered Designs for Green Streets/Green Infrastructure Projects (generally less than $30,000)
- Track 3: Implementation/Construction of Green Streets/Green Infrastructure Projects (generally less than $150,000)
- Track 4: Community Greening (generally less than $50,000)
- Track 5: White Papers (generally less than $20,000)
- Track 6: Green Street Charrette/Technical Planning Assistance
For more information and to view the Request for Proposals, visit: https://cbtrust.org/grants/green-streets-green-jobs-green-towns/.
For questions and technical assistance, contact: Nguyen Le at nle@cbtrust.org or (410) 974-2941 x110. If a meeting is needed, schedule one with Nguyen at https://calendly.com/nle_cbtrust.
