Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: February 26, 2026 (INSR Pre-proposal, CLOSED) | April 2, 2026 (SWG Full Proposal) | April 9, 2026 (WILD Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typically $150,000–$1,000,000 per project; total annual funding across programs $40–$60 million; SWG Implementation awards: $150,000–$750,000; SWG Planning & Technical Assistance: up to $150,000.
Summary: Supports local restoration, habitat protection, and species conservation projects to improve water quality and ecological health in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Key Information: Projects must occur within the Chesapeake Bay watershed; matching funds encouraged but not required.