Outdoor Learning Network Initiative (OLNI) Network Leadership Course - Chesapeake Bay Foundation
This grant supports organizations partnering with schools to build sustainable, equitable environmental literacy programs across the Chesapeake Bay region through a year-long leadership course.
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Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per organization for staff time and travel during the year-long course
Summary: Supports organizations in building partnerships with schools to create sustainable, equitable environmental literacy programs across the Chesapeake Bay region.
Description
The Outdoor Learning Network Initiative (OLNI) Network Leadership Course is a capacity-building program designed to help environmental education providers develop and sustain strong partnerships with school districts and local organizations. The year-long course focuses on embedding environmental education within school systems to create systemic, equitable, and lasting environmental literacy programs throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Participants gain expertise in collaborative models, network approaches, curriculum integration, and strategies for financial and programmatic sustainability.
