Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant
Funds community-based, hands-on environmental restoration and stewardship projects in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed of West Virginia.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; projects must be completed within 12 months of award.
Summary: Supports community-based projects that engage residents in environmental restoration and stewardship in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed of West Virginia.
Key Information: Only organizations with three or fewer prior Trust grants are eligible; for-profit organizations are not eligible.
Description
This mini grant program funds hands-on environmental projects that enhance communities, engage residents, and improve natural resources through activities such as tree planting, rain gardens, stream cleanups, and storm drain stenciling. The program is specifically designed to encourage participation from diverse and traditionally under-engaged organizations and new applicants, supporting projects that foster community involvement in environmental stewardship within Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed portion of West Virginia.
