[Chesapeake Bay Foundation](https://www.cbf.org)

Rolling (applications accepted until funds are expended)

Up to $5,000 per project; match encouraged but not required.

Supports organizations serving veterans with nature-based healing, recreation, and green jobs training projects.

Applications from first-time applicants are especially encouraged.

--- ## Description The Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program provides funding to veterans’ groups and organizations that deliver healing and therapeutic services, outdoor recreation, community involvement, and green jobs training for veterans. The program aims to foster personal healing and environmental stewardship by supporting activities such as outdoor meditation, adaptive camping, therapeutic green spaces, and stipends for green jobs or training. The initiative emphasizes the role of nature and community in supporting those who have served, and encourages innovative, community-based approaches. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are fully expended for the fiscal year. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $5,000 per project. - Cost match: Encouraged but not required. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be either: - Non-profit organizations, or - Municipal, county, regional, state, or federal agencies. - Organizations must serve veterans or veterans’ groups. - Applications are particularly encouraged from organizations that have never received a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. --- ## Application Process - All applications must be submitted through the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s online grant system. - [Start a New Application](https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_1520?SA=SNA&FID=35688) - Review the [current Request for Proposals (RFP)](https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Veterans-Mini-Grants-FY26-RFP.pdf) and [narrative questions](https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/FY26-Veterans-Engagement-Mini-Grant-Program-Narrative-Questions.pdf) before applying. - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until available funds are exhausted for the fiscal year. - Mentorship is available for new applicants to assist with project development and application submission. [Learn more about the Mentorship Program](https://cbtrust.org/grants/community-engagement/mentorship-program/). --- ## Additional Information - Example funded activities include: outdoor meditation, adaptive camping, therapeutic green spaces, and stipends for green jobs and training. - For inspiration, view [previously awarded projects](https://cbtrust.org/impact-of-our-work/). - Resources for applicants, including templates and signage guidance, are available on the [Trust’s Resources page](https://cbtrust.org/additional-resources/). --- ## External Links - [Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program Overview](https://cbtrust.org/grants/veterans-engagement/) - [Request for Proposals (RFP)](https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Veterans-Mini-Grants-FY26-RFP.pdf) - [Narrative Questions](https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/FY26-Veterans-Engagement-Mini-Grant-Program-Narrative-Questions.pdf) - [Start a New Application](https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_1520?SA=SNA&FID=35688) - [Mentorship Program](https://cbtrust.org/grants/community-engagement/mentorship-program/) - [Previously Awarded Projects Map](https://cbtrust.org/impact-of-our-work/) - [Trust’s Resources](https://cbtrust.org/additional-resources/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------| | Jamileth Picavia | [jpicavia@cbtrust.org](mailto:jpicavia@cbtrust.org) | 410-974-2941 x151 | | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | [Contact Form](https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/contact-us.html) | 888-728-3229 |

Veterans Engagement Mini Grant Program - Chesapeake Bay Foundation

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