Dedicated to preserving, protecting, improving and expanding our Maryland State Parks.
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2026 Small Grants
Current Priorities:
2026 Small Grants Projects (will be posted on January 27)
Cedarville Charge 5K/10K – Cedarville State Forest, March 22, 2026
Happy Little Trees Virtual 5K Run for the Trees (Arbor and Earth Day)
New for 2026 – 5K at Sandy Point State Park April 18th
Sign up Here for April 18th Sandy Point State Park 5K
Click here to sign up for Bob Ross Run for the Trees Virtual 5K: I want to Run for the Trees!
Sandy Point State Park Run for the Trees 5K
Saturday April 18th featuring live music, national celebrity and special giveaway
2026 Small Grants Appeal
Tax deductible contributions may also be mailed to the Friends of Maryland State Parks @ P.O.Box 3284, Ocean City, MD 21843
Your matching gift will support small grants to Maryland State Parks for projects focused on conservation, recreation and outdoor education. Twenty-two projects were completed in 2025.
Details can be found on our Grants page, Click Here
New Special Grants Announced for 2026
The Happy Little Trees Forest Health Grant and Ranger Erik Ledbetter History Grant will be available in 2026
2025 Small Grant Highlight: Night Sky
Outdoor Afro
We are proud to be a co-sponsor of the 2025 Outdoor Afro camping adventure being held in October at Assateague Island State Park.
Please consider making a donation by clicking on the Donate Now button!
Whether you contribute $10 or $1,000 to our Small Grants Program, your
dollars will support state park Conservation & Education activities
The Friends of Maryland State Parks is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax-deductible.
FED ID #52-2049562
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