Application Process

Eligible organizations working in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and the Youghiogheny  River watersheds may apply for funding through the Stewardship Grants Program. You may submit a request to the Stewardship Grants Program by following the Application Instructions in the Application Package.  For guidance on specific project types see the links below:

- Restoration and Planting
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Publications and Printing
Community-Based Watershed Plans

At the completion of the project, a final report is required from all grantees that summarizes the activity, accounts for expenditures, and evaluates the project.  Applications are due to the Trust office no later than 5:00 pm on the grant deadline date. Faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.

Step 1:
Read through the
Application Instructions, Section 1 of the Application Package prior to completing your application.

Step 2:
Review the additional guidance outlined in the hyperlinks above (full guidance available in Section 3 of the Application Package).

Step 3:
Complete the Grant Application Form, which can be found in Section 2 of the Application Package.

Step 4:
Complete your final report form upon completion of the project.

Stewardship Grant Final Report Form