Outreach and Restoration Grant Program

About this program

Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with multiple Maryland jurisdictions, is offering the Outreach and Restoration Grant Program to support outreach, community engagement, and on-the-ground restoration projects that increase knowledge, drive behavior change, and accelerate stewardship of local green spaces and waterways. Funding is available through four tracks: Outreach/Knowledge Building (up to $50,000), Behavior Change (up to $75,000), Restoration (up to $125,000), and Outreach and Restoration (up to $150,000), for projects located in Maryland. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, community and homeowner associations, faith-based and other community-based groups (see the RFP for the full list); match is encouraged but not required. Applications are due September 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST; program materials are on the Trust website and questions may be directed to Program Officer Christina Hollinsed (410-974-2941 x155, chollinsed@cbtrust.org).