Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program
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Funds technical assistance and research projects to support Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration, focusing on fisheries, habitats, water quality, healthy watersheds, and stewardship.
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Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application) | November 2026 (Extended deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project; maximum award varies by scope of work; typically 1-year project period.
Summary: Supports technical assistance and strategic projects to advance restoration and protection goals for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Key Information: Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations are eligible; indirect costs generally capped at 10% unless NICRA is provided.
Description
The Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, funds projects that help achieve the outcomes identified in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The program supports restoration and protection efforts across all Goal Implementation Teams (GITs), focusing on sustainable fisheries, vital habitats, water quality, healthy watersheds, and stewardship. Funding is primarily for consultant services and technical assistance, with specific scopes of work identified annually. Eligible projects may include data analysis, program development, technical training, strategic planning, and environmental leadership initiatives.
