Protect & Restore Maryland's Natural Treasure

The Chesapeake Bay Trust provides grant funding for on-the-ground Chesapeake Bay restoration projects throughout Maryland, reaching thousands of students, organizations and community leaders each year.  Since its inception in 1985, the Trust has awarded more than $24 million in grants, funding thousands of projects that have made a measurable impact on improving the Bay’s health and restoring Maryland’s most treasured natural resource.  

Highlights of the Month

Over $750,000 in grants are now available for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Projects!
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for our Urban Greening and Living Shorelines Grant Programs. 

Urban Greening Grant Proram:  The program is designed to help Maryland communities implement “greening” plans that increase forest canopy, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and enhance the quality of life in urban areas.  Proposals must be received in the Trust’s office no later than 5:00 P.M. September 26, 2008.  To learn more about the Urban Greening Grant Program, or to apply, click here. 

Living Shorelines Grant Program:  The Chesapeake Bay Trust, the NOAA Restoration Center, the Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, and our new partner, the Maryland Department of the Environment, are now accepting applications for the Living Shoreline Grant Program.  Proposals must be received in the Trust's office no later than 5:00 P.M. September 26, 2008.  To learn more about the Living Shorelines Grant Program, or to apply, click here.

Now Available - The Living Shorelines Summit Proceedings!
The Living Shoreline Summit Proceedings has just been released. This document contains information designed for coastal managers, policy-makers, landowners, marine contractors, engineers, scientists, and regulators on the practice of, construction of, and case studies for living shorelines. Click here for more information.

Chesapeake Bay Trust Earns 4-Star Charitable Ranking
For the sixth consecutive year, the Trust has earned a 4-star ranking, the highest ranking possible, from independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator.  Only 3% of all U.S. Charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have earned a 4-star ranking for six consecutive years. 

Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration
The Chesapeake Bay Trust would like to thank all of our supporters, sponsors and silent auction donors who participated in the 10th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration. This annual fundraiser helps the Trust to fund everything from student field trips to tree plantings to environmental impact studies. In 2007 alone, the Trust funded 440 grants, reaching 70,000 students and 30,000 volunteers in support of projects that had a measurable impact on the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort.

 
 
 
 
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