#SM15yrs

SM Summer Happy Hour

Thursday, July 30

Chestertown

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary - #SM15yrs - with several events over the course of the year, please join us on Thursday, July 30, from 5:00-7:00pm, at the SM Summer Happy Hour at Bad Alfred's Brewpub in Chestertown (323 High Street, Chestertown, MD)

SM Happy Hours are an opportunity to: 


• Network with friends old and new.
• Share your recent projects, current challenges and future plans with a supportive group.
• Establish meaningful collaborations, which happen most often when we gather around the table.

All are welcome - Green Team members, local elected officials, government staff, state and nonprofit representatives, and engaged citizens.

Note: Cash bar; appetizers provided.

RSVP

We hope you can join us!

SM Certification Deadline: June 30

The 2026 SM certification/re-certification application deadline is June 30. If you municipality is thinking of applying, please consider the following:

• View the recent SM certification webinar slides here
• Contact SM staff with any questions

For more information email mikeh75@umd.edu

Expanded MTAP Fund Mapping & Municipal Project Support

Securing and managing grants requires clear project development, internal readiness, and effective execution. The Maryland Department of Budget and Management’s Municipal Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) is supporting municipalities through its expanded Fund Mapping service, internal capacity self-assessment, and examples of successful project delivery.  

MTAP is expanding its Fund Mapping service to include Project Scoping and Federal Agency Application Reference Guides, helping municipalities refine project ideas, understand application requirements, and prepare stronger federal funding applications. 

MTAP has also created the Internal Capacity for Federal Grant Funding Self-Assessment, which helps municipalities evaluate readiness, identify strengths and gaps, and strengthen grant management and compliance. 

Additionally, MTAP is highlighting success stories like Westminster’s PUREWater initiative as examples of how strong project development, internal capacity, and strategic funding alignment can help municipalities advance complex infrastructure projects. 

To request a Fund Map, please complete the MTAP Fund Mapping intake form here: Fund Mapping Intake Form. To discuss Project Scoping or Federal Agency Application Reference Guides, or to explore which services best fit your needs, contact MTAP directly at arpa.neuadmin@maryland.gov.  

Exelon Sustainable Communities Grants

Exelon's Sustainable Communities Grant Programs fund a wide range of projects at the local level. These are excellent opportunities to support local Green Team projects.

• Pepco Service Territory (Deadline: June 30, 2026; administered by the National Park Trust)

• Delmarva Power Service Territory (Deadline: June 30, 2026; administered by the Delaware Nature Society)

Enrollment Now Open:

Prince George's Climate Stewards Academy

Are you passionate about implementing local climate action and building a resilient future for Prince George’s County?

Apply for the Prince George’s County Climate Stewards Academy fall 2026 cohort. This climate education and stewardship training program supports local climate adaptation and resilience while building the capacity of communities. The goal is to identify, train, and empower climate stewards to serve as community climate champions and lead local climate adaptation and resilience efforts. Climate Stewards will learn climate adaptation strategies, establish community connections and gain the skills to assess community vulnerabilities and implement climate adaptation and resilience projects. Perfect for Green Team members!

All applications are due July 20.