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    Chesapeake Bay Trust

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    ANNAPOLIS, MDWebsiteEIN: 52-14541823 filings on record

    About Chesapeake Bay Trust

    To improve and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries through grantmaking, environmental education, restoration, and community engagement.

    Focus Areas

    environmental educationwatershed restorationstream and shoreline restorationurban trees and community forestrystormwater management and green infrastructureoyster restoration and shellfish innovationenvironmental justicecommunity engagement and outreachrestoration research and monitoringcapacity building

    Who They Fund

    local communitiesvolunteer stewardship groups

    About Chesapeake Bay Trust

    Chesapeake Bay Trust centers its grantmaking on restoration, community stewardship, and environmental education, with two very large recent grants tied to that mission: $21,071,983 in 2024 and $16,296,634 in 2023, both recorded for restoration, community stewardship, and environmental education. That pattern places the Trust among funders that combine programmatic education with place-based environmental work rather than treating them separately. The foundation’s active programs show a strong emphasis on water quality, watershed assistance, stormwater management, green infrastructure, urban forestry, and shoreline and habitat restoration. It also funds community engagement and outreach, including mini grants designed to bring in new applicants and organizations from under-engaged communities in Maryland. In practice, its support reaches across county-administered programs and statewide initiatives, with grantmaking that can cover community gardens, rain gardens, pollinator plantings, tree planting, and resilience hubs. The Trust’s portfolio also includes conservation-focused work such as oyster restoration and shellfish innovation, along with environmental justice and restoration research and monitoring.

    What Chesapeake Bay Trust Funds

    A major theme in Chesapeake Bay Trust’s work is water quality and stormwater management. Through Clean Water Montgomery, the Trust supports community stormwater and water quality projects in Montgomery County, and its county programs in Prince George’s County include stormwater stewardship, rain check rebates, and related green infrastructure efforts. Another clear area is urban greening and habitat improvement. The Urban Trees Mini Grant Program supports tree planting and related activities statewide in Maryland, while the Community Engagement Mini Grant Program can fund rain gardens, pollinator plantings, and trees as part of community-based restoration. The Trust also backs education and public engagement. Its Community Engagement Mini Grant Program is designed to engage organizations in Maryland in projects that benefit communities and raise public awareness about natural resources issues, and the Trust’s focus areas include environmental education, outreach, and environmental justice.

    How Chesapeake Bay Trust Gives

    The Trust’s recent grant sizes are large, with a p25 of $17,490,471, a median of $18,684,308, and a p75 of $19,878,146. The two largest recent grants are both six- and seven-figure-level program entries tied to the same broad restoration and education purpose, suggesting a recurring programmatic funding pattern rather than isolated awards. Chesapeake Bay Trust is a public charity and does not fund individuals. It also does not make program-related investments. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including community engagement, urban trees, watershed assistance, and county-level stormwater and rebate tracks.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Chesapeake Bay Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 13 days (Jul 9, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

    Youth Environmental Education Grant Program

    environmental educationyouth educationteacher professional development+2 more

    Who can apply: Open to schools, nonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations, and more, with project and geographic eligibility described in the RFP. Match is required in some cases and encouraged in others.

    Deadline: Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $21.5M

    Total Assets

    $52.2M

    Total Revenue

    $36M

    Total Expenses

    $32.8M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $17.5M and $19.9M, with a median of $18.7M.

    25th Percentile

    $17.5M

    Median

    $18.7M

    75th Percentile

    $19.9M

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    Funding Style

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    Topics

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    Where Chesapeake Bay Trust Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland, especially through county and local programs in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. The active portfolio also includes statewide Maryland programs for community engagement, urban trees, and watershed assistance, plus Chesapeake Bay watershed work more broadly. In the recent grants data provided, both grants went to U.S.-based recipients. The Trust’s county partnerships show a local, place-based approach rather than a national one, with programs tailored to specific counties and municipalities such as Montgomery County, Rockville, and Gaithersburg.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Chesapeake Bay Trust

    What kinds of projects does Chesapeake Bay Trust support?

    Its active programs cover stormwater management, water quality, watershed restoration, urban trees, green infrastructure, oyster restoration and shellfish innovation, community engagement, environmental education, environmental justice, and restoration research and monitoring.

    Can organizations apply directly to Chesapeake Bay Trust programs?

    Yes for several programs. The Community Engagement Mini Grant Program, Urban Trees Mini Grant Program, Watershed Assistance Fund, and Clean Water Montgomery all accept unsolicited applications. The Supplemental Environmental Projects program does not.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The Trust’s reported grant-size distribution is very large: p25 is $17,490,471, the median is $18,684,308, and p75 is $19,878,146.

    Does Chesapeake Bay Trust work through county-based programs?

    Yes. Active county-level examples include Clean Water Montgomery in Montgomery County and multiple Prince George’s County programs, including stormwater stewardship, rain check rebates, community gardens, and a resilience hub track.

    Does Chesapeake Bay Trust fund individuals?

    No. The foundation is listed as not funding individuals.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

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    Open nowCloses in 19 days (Jul 15, 2026)

    Capacity Building Initiative Grant Program

    capacity buildingorganizational developmentnonprofit strengthening

    Who can apply: Open to not-for-profit organizations in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Program details and requirements are provided on the program page and related materials.

    Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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    Open nowCloses Sep 3, 2026Award: Up to $125K

    Outreach and Restoration

    outreachcommunity engagementrestoration+1 more

    Who can apply: Open to projects that promote community engagement or on-the-ground restoration in Maryland. Program-specific guidance applies.

    Deadline: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $5K

    Community Engagement Mini Grant Program

    Community engagementEnvironmental educationCommunity-based restoration+2 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must have received three grants or fewer from the Trust in the past (applications encouraged from organizations that have never received a Trust grant). Organizations must be a nonprofit or a municipal, county, regional, state, or federal agency.

    Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds for the fiscal year are exhausted. Applications must be submitted at least eight weeks before the project start.

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    Clean Water Montgomery (county partnership program)

    Stormwater managementWater qualityRebates and community projects

    Who can apply: Montgomery County-based projects and residents per program rules.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    BALTIMORE TREE TRUSTBALTIMORE, MD$2,274,2402026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MARYLANDLARGO, MD$1,085,0002026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
    ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAYANNAPOLIS, MD$928,3502026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERSHED RESTORATION DWHEATON, MD$769,9432026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
    BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPSTOWSON, MD$625,0002026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    SHORERIVERS INCEASTON, MD$599,0822026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    ARUNDEL RIVERS FEDERATIONEDGEWATER, MD$392,8532026RESTORATION
    CHESAPEAKE RIVERS ASSOCIATIONANNAPOLIS, MD$364,9022026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATIONRESTON, VA$336,4722026RESTORATION
    SCENIC RIVERS LAND TRUSTANNAPOLIS, MD$330,3242026RESTORATION
    CLEAN WATER FUNDWASHINGTON, DC$325,4742026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    STILLMEADOW COMMUNITY PROJECTSBALTIMORE, MD$316,0852026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    DEFENSORES DE LA CUENCACHEVERLY, MD$283,0002026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    BLUE WATER BALTIMOREBALTIMORE, MD$281,3222026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
    RESILIENCE AUTHORITY OF CHARLES COUNTYLA PLATA, MD$278,0062026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    THE LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CENTERBELTSVILLE, MD$272,1392026RESTORATION
    ALLIANCE FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEYNEW MARKET, VA$260,0002026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    GLOBAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROJECTS INCRIVERDALE, MD$256,5272026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF LANCASTER COUNTYLANCASTER, PA$237,4552026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    GREENTRUST ALLIANCECOCKEYSVILLE, MD$219,9282026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATIONANNAPOLIS, MD$219,2502026RESTORATION
    NATURE FORWARDCHEVY CHASE, MD$205,4622026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
    GREATER REMINGTON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONBALTIMORE, MD$201,2302026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    INTERFAITH PARTNERS FOR THE CHESAPEAKEANNAPOLIS, MD$188,8632026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    JOE'S MOVEMENT EMPORIUMMOUNT RAINIER, MD$172,5002026RESTORATION
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCYBETHESDA, MD$170,9052026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    CITY OF ROCKVILLEROCKVILLE, MD$163,5482026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
    CENTRAL BALTIMORE PARTNERSHIPBALTIMORE, MD$163,4412026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INCNORTH EAST, MD$157,4972026RESTORATION
    CATOCTIN LAND TRUSTFREDERICK, MD$150,9772026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN CENTERBALTIMORE, MD$147,9072026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    TOWN OF EDMONSTONEDMONSTON, MD$146,6732026RESTORATION
    THE 6TH BRANCHBALTIMORE, MD$144,0892026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYSTATE COLLEGE, PA$140,0002026RESTORATION
    MIDTOWN COMMUNITY FUND INCBALTIMORE, MD$139,7512026RESTORATION
    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARKCOLLEGE PARK, MD$132,6402026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATIONACCOKEEK, MD$131,9322026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    SEVERN RIVER ASSOCIATIONANNAPOLIS, MD$128,8022026RESTORATION
    CITY OF MOUNT RAINIERMOUNT RAINIER, MD$128,7862026RESTORATION
    OAKLAND MILLS INTERFAITH INCCOLUMBIA, MD$126,2322026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    SUSSEX HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORKSELBYVILLE, DE$124,3422026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    THE COMMUNITY ECOLOGY INSTITUTECOLUMBIA, MD$118,2482026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
    CENTRO DE APOYO FAMILIARRIVERDALE, MD$114,0002026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTEROAKLAND, CA$110,0932026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    UNIV OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTYBALTIMORE, MD$107,3502026RESTORATION
    IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICAGAITHERSBURG, MD$105,9652026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    CITY OF ROMNEYROMNEY, WV$104,7202026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLANDWHEATON, MD$103,9572026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY THE GEORGE WASHINGTON HOUSEBLADENSBURG, MD$103,2432026COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION
    UNIVERSITY OF MD CENTER FOR ENV SCIENCECAMBRIDGE, MD$102,3542026RESTORATION

    BALTIMORE TREE TRUST

    $2,274,240
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MARYLAND

    $1,085,000
    LARGO, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

    ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

    $928,350
    ANNAPOLIS, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

    MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERSHED RESTORATION D

    $769,943
    WHEATON, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

    BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPS

    $625,000
    TOWSON, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    SHORERIVERS INC

    $599,082
    EASTON, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    ARUNDEL RIVERS FEDERATION

    $392,853
    EDGEWATER, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    CHESAPEAKE RIVERS ASSOCIATION

    $364,902
    ANNAPOLIS, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

    $336,472
    RESTON, VA2026

    RESTORATION

    SCENIC RIVERS LAND TRUST

    $330,324
    ANNAPOLIS, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    CLEAN WATER FUND

    $325,474
    WASHINGTON, DC2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    STILLMEADOW COMMUNITY PROJECTS

    $316,085
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    DEFENSORES DE LA CUENCA

    $283,000
    CHEVERLY, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    BLUE WATER BALTIMORE

    $281,322
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

    RESILIENCE AUTHORITY OF CHARLES COUNTY

    $278,006
    LA PLATA, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    THE LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

    $272,139
    BELTSVILLE, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    ALLIANCE FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY

    $260,000
    NEW MARKET, VA2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    GLOBAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROJECTS INC

    $256,527
    RIVERDALE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF LANCASTER COUNTY

    $237,455
    LANCASTER, PA2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    GREENTRUST ALLIANCE

    $219,928
    COCKEYSVILLE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

    $219,250
    ANNAPOLIS, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    NATURE FORWARD

    $205,462
    CHEVY CHASE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

    GREATER REMINGTON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

    $201,230
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    INTERFAITH PARTNERS FOR THE CHESAPEAKE

    $188,863
    ANNAPOLIS, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    JOE'S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM

    $172,500
    MOUNT RAINIER, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

    $170,905
    BETHESDA, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    CITY OF ROCKVILLE

    $163,548
    ROCKVILLE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

    CENTRAL BALTIMORE PARTNERSHIP

    $163,441
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC

    $157,497
    NORTH EAST, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    CATOCTIN LAND TRUST

    $150,977
    FREDERICK, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN CENTER

    $147,907
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    TOWN OF EDMONSTON

    $146,673
    EDMONSTON, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    THE 6TH BRANCH

    $144,089
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

    $140,000
    STATE COLLEGE, PA2026

    RESTORATION

    MIDTOWN COMMUNITY FUND INC

    $139,751
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK

    $132,640
    COLLEGE PARK, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION

    $131,932
    ACCOKEEK, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    SEVERN RIVER ASSOCIATION

    $128,802
    ANNAPOLIS, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    CITY OF MOUNT RAINIER

    $128,786
    MOUNT RAINIER, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    OAKLAND MILLS INTERFAITH INC

    $126,232
    COLUMBIA, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    SUSSEX HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK

    $124,342
    SELBYVILLE, DE2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    THE COMMUNITY ECOLOGY INSTITUTE

    $118,248
    COLUMBIA, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

    CENTRO DE APOYO FAMILIAR

    $114,000
    RIVERDALE, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER

    $110,093
    OAKLAND, CA2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    UNIV OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY

    $107,350
    BALTIMORE, MD2026

    RESTORATION

    IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA

    $105,965
    GAITHERSBURG, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    CITY OF ROMNEY

    $104,720
    ROMNEY, WV2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

    MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND

    $103,957
    WHEATON, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY THE GEORGE WASHINGTON HOUSE

    $103,243
    BLADENSBURG, MD2026

    COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION

    UNIVERSITY OF MD CENTER FOR ENV SCIENCE

    $102,354
    CAMBRIDGE, MD2026

    RESTORATION