CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 4: Environmental Education

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

$100,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers grants to support projects that enhance student and community ability to take action benefiting Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems. Eligible applicants, including non-profits, local and state agencies, schools, and higher education institutions, can apply for up to $100,000 for projects focusing on professional development, curriculum expansion, outdoor learning, and stewardship. Applications are due by December 13, 2024, with funding available starting July 1, 2025.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $100,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Funding supports learning experiences, environmental educator training, community education programs, and stewardship projects.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

County governments

Independent school districts

Private institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

Local non-governmental organizations or non-profits, local and state agencies, and schools and school systems including higher learning institutions. Partners in and serving historically underserved, overburdened, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) excluded, underrepresented, and under-resourced communities throughout the state are especially encouraged to apply

Geographic Eligibility

Maryland portions of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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Application Closes

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