Agriculture
Supports collaborative, science-driven projects to reduce agriculture’s impact on Chesapeake Bay water quality while promoting sustainable farming, with a focus on Delmarva and Lancaster County, PA.
Funder: Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $25,000 to $200,000 per year; multi-year and general support possible.
Summary: Supports collaborative and innovative efforts to reduce agriculture’s impact on Chesapeake Bay water quality while maintaining farm viability.
Key Information: Focus on the Chesapeake Bay region, especially Delmarva and Lancaster County, PA.
Description
The Agriculture program of the Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment aims to reduce the negative impacts of agriculture on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay region. The program emphasizes collaboration among industrial agriculture, small farmers, community organizations, and government agencies to address issues such as manure and fertilizer application, nutrient runoff, and sedimentation. The Foundation supports grantees who drive change through innovation, advocacy, and industry engagement, fostering solutions that benefit both agriculture and the health of the Bay. Geographic priorities include the Delmarva Peninsula and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
