Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund (Outcome 1)
The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund (Outcome 1) from Maryland DNR funds science-based projects to reduce pollution and restore water quality in Maryland’s Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: December 11, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Minimum request: $500,000 | Typical annual pool: $15M–$35M | Awarded projects are large-scale, multi-year; no maximum specified
Summary: Supports large-scale projects to reduce non-point source pollution and restore water quality in Maryland’s Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays.
Key Information: Projects must be located in Maryland's Chesapeake or Atlantic Coastal Bays; tree planting projects are eligible statewide.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), supports implementation-ready restoration projects that reduce non-point source pollution and improve water quality in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. The program aims to accelerate the recovery and restoration of Maryland’s natural resources, focusing on stormwater, flooding, sea level rise, and ecosystem resilience. Projects should deliver measurable benefits to water quality and watershed health, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and co-benefits such as climate resilience, habitat creation, and environmental justice.
