What We Do

Since its inception by the Maryland General Assembly in 1985, the Chesapeake Bay Trust has awarded over $27 million in grants to approximately 8,000 grantees. These grants support wetlands restoration, living shorelines, oyster seeding, tree plantings, water quality monitoring, educational experiences, and other organizations and projects that have a long-term, measurable impact on the environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

In 2008, 90 percent of the Trust’s expenditures were directed to Chesapeake Bay restoration, education, innovation and outreach programs. We awarded over $3.8 million dollars through 9 successful grant programs.

How do we do it?

Citizens throughout Maryland who want to get their feet wet and their hands dirty can apply for a grant through our multiple grant programs.  Maryland residents also have the opportunity to do their part by contributing directly to the Trust.   You can do your part today!

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The Trust ranks among the top 1% of U.S. charities as ranked by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator of charities.  Fully 90% of the Trust's expenditures are directed to Chesapeake Bay restoration and education programs.

 

Chesapeake Bay Trust News and Events 


Mayor Sheila Dixon joins the Chesapeake Bay Trust in Announcing  the Award of $225,000 to Promote Community Greening

Mayor Shelia Dixon, Baltimore Housing Commissioner Paul Graziano, and Baltimore Parks and Recreation Director Wanda Durden joined Allen Hance of the Chesapeake Bay Trust to announce the award of $225,000 to support urban greening efforts statewide in an event hosted in Baltimore City.  Read full release here.

Senator Benjamin Cardin and Congressman Frank Kratovil join the Chesapeake Bay Trust in Announcing the Award of $689,000 to Support Living Shorelines in the Chesapeake Bay Region

Senator Benjamin Cardin and Congressman Frank Kratovil joined Peter Byrnes, Chairman of the Board, Chesapeake Bay Trust, to announce the award of almost $700,000 to support living shorelines in the Chesapeake Bay region at a living shorelines site in St. Michaels, Maryland.  Read full release here. 

2009-2010 Urban Greening Grant Program is Now Open!

The 2009-2010 Urban Greening Grant Program provides on-the-ground restoration and activities that support greening and tree canopy programs in Maryland's urban communities. Click here to learn more.

Chesapeake Bay Trust  Ranked in Top 1% of Charities Nationwide!

The Chesapeake Bay Trust ranks in the top 1% of charities nationwide according to Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator of charities. For the seventh consecutive year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust has received a 4-star rating for its sound fiscal management and accountability. This multi-year ranking, the highest available for a nonprofit organization, indicates that the Chesapeake Bay Trust has been a notably efficient and effective steward of its financial resources. 

To review the rating results on Charity Navigator, click here.

2009 Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration

The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration is a premier benefit that raises public awareness and funding for the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.   The 2009 event welcomed over 300 guests on Friday, April 24, 2009 in downtown Annapolis. 

Many of the organizations, schools, and projects funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust were featured, and the Trust was proud to welcome Congressman Sarbanes and Secretary Griffin as our speakers.  It was an amazing evening and we thank all of our sponsors, contributors, supporters and donors. 

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