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.
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.
Award Range
Not specified - $100,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Funding supports learning experiences, environmental educator training, community education programs, and stewardship projects.
Eligible Applicants
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
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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