Maryland Department of Transportation

MDOT Urban Tree Grant Program

The MDOT Urban Tree Grant Program will begin accepting applications for fall 2025 planting projects on April 15. The application is available on the OneStop portal and can be found by searching “MDOT Urban Tree Grant Program” or by following this link. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Funding up to $5,000 per project is available to support tree planting initiatives in urban communities that have lost trees to or been impacted by state transportation projects. Funding beyond $5,000 is available for pocket forest projects. To check if your planting location is within an urban area, please see DNR’s Underserved Areas Map.

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The MDOT Port Administration (MPA) stimulates the flow of waterborne commerce through the ports in the State of Maryland in a manner that provides economic benefit to the citizens of the state.

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Transit

The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates Local Buses (CityLink and LocalLink), Commuter Buses, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service, and a comprehensive Paratransit (MobilityLink) system. MTA also manages the Taxi Access system, and directs funding and statewide assistance to Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS) in each of Maryland's 23 counties, Baltimore City, Annapolis and Ocean City.

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The MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) provides a safe, well-maintained, reliable highway system that enables mobility choices for all customers and supports Maryland's communities, economy and environment.

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