Chesapeake Bay Engineer Program
Funds engineering staff at Pennsylvania conservation districts to provide technical support for agricultural best management practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (anticipated full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: up to $75,000 (Engineer Specialist) or $69,000 (Engineer Assistant) per position, per year (historical figures; subject to annual update)
Summary: Supports conservation districts in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed to fund engineering staff who deliver technical assistance for agricultural best management practices.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to conservation districts within the Pennsylvania portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Description
This program funds Engineer Specialist and Engineer Assistant positions at conservation districts within the Pennsylvania portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The purpose is to provide direct technical assistance to agricultural landowners and operators, supporting the planning, design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of agricultural best management practices (BMPs). Engineering staff funded through this program assist with survey work, material testing, implementation of agricultural waste management systems, construction quality assurance, and documentation of practices. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and is supported by the EPA Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant.
