Unity Gardens awards grants twice a year (in the spring and fall) to local community organizations to support planting projects that use the power of native plants to address issues like stormwater runoff, pollution, and habitat loss. We fund non-profit groups such as homeowners associations, faith-based organizations, schools, scout groups, garden clubs, and other qualified organizations.
There are 3 categories of grants available:
- Standard Grants up to $1,000 for mostly perennial native plants
- Meadow Grants up to $2,000 for projects with an approximately equal mix of native grasses and perennials
- Super Grants up to $3,000 for projects comprised of at least 75% native trees and shrubs
Spring 2026 Applications are Being Accepted Feb. 15 to April 1
Application and Guidelines
See if You Qualify (Anne Arundel County, non-profits only)
Our grant guidelines provide a full description of the types of grants available and our requirements:
At least 80% of the grant funds must be used for purchasing native plants, and these plants must be native to te Maryland Coast Plains ecoregion. See our About Native Plants in Anne Arundel County page for an explanation of eco-regions and approved resources for determining the native status of plants.
Online Application (preferred)
Spring Grant Applications are accepted Feb. 15 – April 1. Fall grant applications are accepted June 15 – Aug. 1.
Online Grant Application Spring 2026
Budget Spreadsheet (Required)
Forms for alternative submission methods (via mail or email):
Grant Application Spring 2026 (to print out)
Grant Application Spring 2026 (edit and email)
All applications must include the following:
- Project description
- Photos of the site
- Sketch of plan (using only Maryland Coastal Plains natives)
- Maintenance plan
- Letter of support from the property owner, and
- Proposed budget (use Unity Gardens’ Budget Spreadsheet template only and submit in either Excel or PDF format).
Applications missing any of these required components will be considered incomplete.
Tips, examples and helpful information can be found on our Applicant Resources page.