chesapeake bay trust

Living Shorelines Grant Program Now Open - Deadline: March 5, 2010

The Chesapeake Bay Trust, in conjunction with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Restoration Center and the Maryland Department of the Environment, is soliciting proposals to create and promote living shorelines in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C portions of the Chesapeake Bay.

Pioneer Grant Program Now Open - Deadline: March 26, 2010

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for our Pioneer Grant Program. The Pioneer Grant Program is designed to accelerate the rate of nutrient and sediment load reduction in the Chesapeake Bay.

Watershed Assistance Grant Program Now Open - Deadline: April 2, 2010

The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources welcome requests for technical planning and design assistance associated with protection and restoration programs and projects that lead to improved water quality in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Maryland Coastal Bays.

Mini Grant Program Now Open

The Mini Grant Program supports the Trust’s mission of building environmental stewards through restoration, outreach, and education programs.

Announcing the 2010 Chesapeake Bay Trust Awards Program!

Each year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust recognizes outstanding achievements by educators, students, and individuals who work creatively to build environmental stewards in communities throughout Maryland.

Chesapeake Bay Trust Joins EPA Region III Administrator Shawn Garvin, MDE Secretary Shari Wilson, and Partners to Announces Recovery Act Funded "Green Infrastructure" Projects

The Chesapeake Bay Trust was awarded $3 million in federal Recovery Act funding from the Maryland Department of the Environment to install “green infrastructure” projects in 7 Maryland communities.

Chesapeake Bay Trust to Receive Federal Funds for Clean Water Jobs Training Initiative

As part of the federal spending package recently approved by Congress, the Chesapeake Bay Trust was awarded $116,000 for a new Clean Water Jobs Training Initiative.

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.

What did your Bay Plate fund today?

Did you know when you purchased your Bay Plate that you were making a contribution to fund environmental education and restoration projects in your local community? 

2010 Environmental Educator of the Year Announced!

Each year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust recognizes an outstanding educator for their commitment to environmental education.

2010 Arthur Dorman Scholarship Winner Announced!

The Chesapeake Bay Trust recognizes a Maryland student each year who demonstrates a commitment to improving the health of the environment and the Chesapeake Bay and, as a student of color, exhibits leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion in his/her school and broader community.