The MDOT Urban Tree Program is a stewardship community tree planting program to help plant trees in communities that have lost trees as a result of transportation construction projects. The program was established by statute (Transportation - §2–103.8) out of the 2021 legislative session and has resulted in the awarding of over $140,000 and 2,200 trees all across the state of Maryland. The grant program has two cycles throughout the year, one that closes February 15th and the other July 15th. The program is run in partnership with the MD Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee. The program awards up to $5,000 for planting projects with additional funds available for pocket forest projects.
This page provides an overview of the Urban Tree Program as well as application resources for those who would like to apply for funding.
Current Urban Tree Program Application Open Twice a year:
November 15 to February 15 and April 15 to July 15
If you have any questions on the MDOT Urban Tree Program, please reach out to the Program Manager, Allison Gost at abreitenother@mdot.maryland.gov.