Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program

Funds public outreach and stewardship projects, community-based restoration and water quality implementation projects, tree planting and reforestation projects, and litter reduction projects in the Anacostia River Watershed. Projects should educate and engage residents in watershed improvement while achieving measurable impacts and sustainable behavior change. Four tracks: Public Outreach and Stewardship (up to $40,000 for knowledge building, $60,000 for behavior change), Community Based Restoration (up to $100,000), Water Quality Monitoring (up to $75,000), and Litter Reduction in the Anacostia River Watershed (up to $50,000). Match is encouraged but not required; preference given to projects with match and/or in-kind services. Program Details Chesapeake Bay Trust is a funding organization that offers the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program grant program to support sustainability. This funding opportunity is available within a specific region and is administered by Chesapeake Bay Trust through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Chesapeake Bay Trust or on Chesapeake Bay Trust before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: Up to $100K. The application deadline is November 13, 2026 (21 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to watershed

Award details

Award range: Up to $100K. Applications close on November 13, 2026 (21 days remaining).

Categories

Sustainability