Unity Gardens is now accepting applications for our Fall 2019 Grant Cycle. The application deadline has been extended from August 15 to August 22. Early submissions are encouraged however to allow ample time for review.
Unity Gardens awards grants up to $1,000 for community greening projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. These grants are available to qualified nonprofit groups such as neighborhoods, religious organizations, schools, scout troops, community organizations and more. Grant applications are accepted in the spring (January 15-March 1) and the fall (July 1-August 15*). *extended to August 22, 2019
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- Unity Gardens Final Report Requirements
- Helpful Tips: Selecting Native Plants, Design Tool, Project How-To’s
- Helpful Tips: Budget Form & Funding Tips
- Helpful Tips: Grant projects can receive wholesale pricing through our partners at Patuxent Nursery and Babikow
- Helpful Tips: Planting Day
- Helpful Tips: Sharing Your Project
- Helpful Tips: Maintaining Your Project
- Helpful Resources
- Helpful Tip: Bay Backpack (even if you’re not with a school!) for step-by-step instructions on over a hundred projects!
- Helpful Tip: Schoolyard Habitat Project Guide from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is also available for viewing or download or you can request a free print copy by mail at: R8schoolyardhabitat@fws.gov.
Grant Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines
Unity Gardens Grant Application (online)
Unity Gardens Grant Application (downloadable pdf)
Unity Gardens Grantee Projects: Photos, Maps & More!
Helpful Tips: Native Plants, Design Tool, Project How-To’s
How to Choose & Find Native Plants
Online Yard Design Tool
Project How-To’s: Instructions on 100+ projects for everyone!
Helpful Tips: Budget Form & Funding Tips
Sample Budget Form
Acquiring Resources & Funding
Helpful Tips: Planting Day
Helpful Tips: Sharing Your Project
Ways to Share Your Project
Public Relations Guides:
Helpful Tips: Maintaining Your Project
Finalizing the Project: Develop a Final Report
Unity Gardens Final Report Requirements
Helpful Resources
Online Resources for Native Plants, Landscaping for Wildlife, Project How-To’s & More