Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organization
The Chesapeake Bay Trust's Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organization grant supports Maryland groups in hosting young adults for year-long climate and conservation service projects.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: December 2, 2026: Host Organization Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Corps Member stipend: $33,280/year; $6,000 completion award; up to 80 placements; host match required for repeat hosts or multiple placements.
Summary: Year-long program placing young adults with Maryland organizations to advance climate and conservation projects through paid service.
Key Information: Host sites must be in Maryland, have at least one full-time paid staff, and provide a mentor and work plan for the Corps Member.
Description
This opportunity, managed by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option, supports organizations in Maryland to host young adults (ages 18–25) for a full-time, year-long service term focused on climate and environmental work. Corps Members receive hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship while contributing to projects in environmental restoration, community engagement, education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry. Host organizations benefit from the skills, energy, and new perspectives of emerging environmental professionals, while helping advance climate solutions and environmental justice in Maryland.
