Environmental Education Grant Program
The Environmental Education Grant Program by Chesapeake Bay Trust funds Maryland projects that integrate hands-on, science-based environmental learning and stewardship into K-12 education.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: December 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000/year for up to 3 years (MWEE Implementation) or up to $40,000 for one year (Capacity Building); $290,000 total available FY26.
Summary: Supports Maryland-based projects advancing environmental literacy and student empowerment through hands-on, curriculum-integrated experiences.
Key Information: Projects must take place in Maryland; strong focus on equity, climate literacy, and underserved communities.
Description
The Environmental Education Grant Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, funds innovative programs and initiatives throughout Maryland that foster environmental literacy and empower students to take informed and responsible actions for the environment. The program emphasizes the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) model, integrating hands-on, inquiry-based learning about local environmental issues into school curricula. The goal is to develop students’ knowledge, skills, and motivation for stewardship, while building educator capacity and addressing barriers to long-term program implementation. Projects may focus on either MWEE Implementation or Environmental Literacy Capacity Building at the district or state level.
