Green Centers Application Process

Preparing Your Application

Maryland Green Center applications are submitted by the beginning of March every year. To renew their Green Center Award, organizations must reapply every four years. Organizations that have successfully submitted four applications are recognized as Sustainable centers, which grants them a simplified application process moving forward.

In order to apply, organizations must fill out the Intent to Apply form below and pay the $125 fee by December 15th prior to application submission. All Green Center Awards will be announced on or around Earth Day.

Before beginning your school's application process, review the application requirements in the Maryland Green Centers Application Guide, the Green Centers FAQs, and the resources below.

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Green Centers Application Guide (NEWLY UPDATED)

Green Centers Intent to Apply Form

Important Dates

Application Checklist

Complete and submit the following required application materials:

Intent to Apply: Complete the Intent to Apply form and pay the $125 fee by December 16, 2024. If a check is used for payment, mail it payable to MAEOE at P.O. Box 1103 Edgewater, MD 21037.
Center Cover Sheet and Summary: Complete the following cover sheet and include it with your center's application. Write a brief summary of your center's green culture at the beginning of your application. Double-check your application number and the year you will submit your application. If you are unsure of the application number, check the Green Centers list here.
Top Five Accomplishments: Include one sentence or phrase for each accomplishment, to be read at the Youth Summit Awards Ceremony.
Goal Summary (Applications 4, 5, and beyond): Describe your center's goals for the next 4, 8, and 12 years. Include details on how to make them successful, the people involved, and expected outcomes.
Center Metrics Survey: Complete the survey to demonstrate the impact of green actions taken.
Objectives 1, 2, and 3: Complete application items for each objective. NOTE: Applications 5 and beyond will complete a simplified application.
Application Submission Window:
- New centers may submit starting February 24, 2025.
- Renewing centers may submit anytime after the Intent to Apply deadline of December 16, 2024.
- All applications are due by March 3, 2025.
- You will receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. If not received, email applications@maeoe.org.
Register to Attend the Youth Summit: The Youth Summit will be held on May 29, 2025 at Sandy Point State Park. This is an opportunity for organizations to interact with schools from all across Maryland, as well as a celebration for successful Green School and Green Center awards in the 2024-2025 school year.

Sustainable Centers (Applications 5 and Beyond) Information

Depending on when you received Sustainable Green School status (Application 4), you'll be required to reapply every four years to maintain your status; however, Sustainable centers have a simplified application process. Access the Sustainable centers application checklist below.

Sustainable Centers (Application 5) worksheet