Environmental Education

Funds projects that advance environmental literacy among students in Maryland. Funds programs and initiatives that advance environmental literacy and result in students having knowledge, skills, attitudes, and motivation to take informed and responsible actions to protect and improve the environment. Track 1 supports Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) implementation with up to $40,000 per year for up to three years. Track 2 supports environmental literacy capacity building efforts with up to $40,000 for the 2025 school year (March 2026 – August 2027). Total program funding available: $290,000 for Fiscal Year 2026. Match is not required but strongly encouraged. Program Details Chesapeake Bay Trust is a funding organization that offers the Environmental Education grant program to support environment energy. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Chesapeake Bay Trust through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include Maryland school districts, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and educational institutions. 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 $40K. The application deadline is January 7, 2027 (76 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 environment energy. 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

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Award details

Award range: Up to $40K. Applications close on January 7, 2027 (76 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy