chesapeake bay trust

The Chesapeake Bay Trust Outreach and Community Engagement Grant Program awards funding to engage Maryland citizens in Bay awareness programs, workshops, and outreach efforts that advance the public's knowledge of Chesapeake Bay restoration. 

Program Status

This grant program is currently OPEN. For the RFP, click here.

Grant Application Process

NEW! In response to your feedback, the Trust is piloting a new online grants management system to improve ease of the application process, and if awarded, grant management. As a result, you will need to register with a new username and password. Whether you are a new applicant or have applied many times and already had an existing username and password, it will be necessary to register again. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your online application and grant management experience. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact this program’s grant manager, Kacey Wetzel at 410-972-2941 ext. 104.

To apply for a grant, click here. If you have not yet registered to use the system, click on “New Applicant” and follow the on-screen instructions.

*Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply several days prior to the deadline, due to potential for high website traffic on the date of the deadline. Technical assistance for online application cannot be guaranteed on the deadline date.*

Questions & Technical Support

Kacey Wetzel
kwetzel@cbtrust.org
410-974-2941 x104