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Trust Grant Program Updates
Hieu Truong, Program Officer2012 Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference
Mission
Partnering with people to promote environmental stewardship through education, restoration, and community engagement.
Grant Program LeadsEducation (K‐12)
Mini‐grants Kacey Wetzel Environmental Education Jamie Baxter
OutreachMini‐grants Kacey Wetzel Outreach & Community Engagement Kacey Wetzel
Restoration Community Greening Grant Hieu Truong Restoration Grant Jen Wijetunga Living Shorelines Grant Jen WijetungaWatershed Assistance Grant Hieu Truong Green Street, Green Jobs, Green Towns Hieu Truong
Cross Cutting ProgramsCapacity Building Initiative Jamie Baxter
Grants Administration Tara Baker
Outreach & Community Engagement Program
Goal: Increase public awareness and public involvement in the restoration and protection of the Bay and its rivers.
Deadlines: Twice a year (December 7, 2012, July 2013)
Funding Levels: Awareness Track $5,001 ‐ $15,000
Behavior Change Track $5,001 ‐ $35,000
Eligible Applicants: Non‐profits, public agencies, watershed organizations, etc.
Behavior Change Track: Target a specific change in behavior within a specific target audience through a social marketing framework
Key: Identify audience perceptions (barriers and benefits)
‘Well‐informed’ behavior change projects applying social science strategies based on target audience assessment
Outreach & Community Engagement Program
Is more similar to conventional outreach campaigns
Education and Awareness are important components and pre‐requisites to behavior change
Will increase knowledge and change attitudes
Awareness Track
Behavior Change TrackRequest can be made for any of the following
Baseline ResearchAudience Segmentation and assessmentMessage Creation Methodology (medium)Pilot Broad Implementation Evaluation
Community GreeningGoal: Increase the percentage of tree
canopy in urban areas and integrate trees and natural areas into stormwater management strategies.
Deadline: Fall 2013Funding Level: Tree Canopy Track (up to $35,000)
Neighborhood Track (up to $15,000)Eligible Applicants: Local governments, non‐profits,
community associations, faith based organizations, etc.
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program
Goal: Provide planning, design, and constructionfunds for “green” streets. Will also fundstudies on feasibility and green jobs.
Partner: EPA Region 3Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Deadlines: March 2013
Funding Level: $5,001 ‐ $35,000
Eligible Applicants: Non‐profit organizations, local and county agencies, other tax‐exempt entities
Restoration ProgramGoal: Promote on‐the‐ground restoration
activities that demonstrate restoration techniques and engage Maryland citizens
Deadlines: December 7, 2012; July 2013
Funding Level: $5,000 ‐ $50,000 for projects based on a watershed plan;
$5,000 ‐ $25,000 for projects not based on a watershed plan
Eligible Applicants: Non‐profits, public agencies, watershed organizations, community associations, etc.
Survey & design application requirements 3‐Tiered System depending
project type Size level of difficulty potential for project under‐performance
Restoration Program
Living Shoreline Program
Goal: Promote shoreline stabilization techniques thatuse natural habitat elements to protect shorelines from erosion while also providing critical habitat for bay wildlife
Deadlines: February 2013, August 2013
Funding Level: $100,000, 100% cost share for projects on public property, 75% for HOA property, 25% for private property
Eligible Applicants: Non‐profits, public agencies, watershed organizations, community associations, private homeowners (with a non‐profit sponsor), etc.