Green Streets Funding can be applied anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay watershed portion of EPA Region 3 and all of Maryland (excludes New York). Use this kmz file in Google Earth to determine if your project is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed portion of EPA Region 3.

The Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns Grant Program was created to support design projects, financing strategies, and/or implementation of green street projects. The goal is stormwater management retrofits such as green streets, greening of urban vacant lots, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cities and communities that can be replicated elsewhere. A green street:

• minimizes impacts on the surroundings through a natural systems approach incorporating a variety of water quality, energy-efficiency, and other environmental best practices;

• integrates a system of stormwater management features to increase infiltration and/or filtration of runoff, reduce flows, and enhance watershed health;

• reduces the amount of water that is piped directly to streams and rivers;

• makes the best use of the street tree canopy for stormwater interception as well as temperature mitigation and air quality improvement;

• encourages pedestrian and/or bicycle access; and

• provides an aesthetic advantage to a community.

White papers on innovative ideas for green infrastructure.

Green Street Charrette for a planning or visioning session with citizens, planners, developers and other key stakeholders  to collaborate and development a plan, vision or design for a project.

Who can apply: Local governments such as municipalities, non-profit organizations, neighborhood/community associations, and other nonprofit entities

How much can be awarded: Up to $30,000 for design projects
Up to $75,000 for implementation projects
Up to $20,000 for white papers

If selected, Charrette applicants will receive technical assistance rather than direct funding.