Protect & Restore Maryland's Natural Treasure

The Chesapeake Bay Trust provides grant funding for on-the-ground Chesapeake Bay restoration projects throughout Maryland, reaching thousands of students, organizations and community leaders each year.  Since its inception in 1985, the Trust has awarded more than $24 million in grants, funding thousands of projects that have made a measurable impact on improving the Bay’s health and restoring Maryland’s most treasured natural resource.  

Highlights of the Month

Grant Deadlines Approaching

July 11, 2008 is the application deadline for the Stewardship and Targeted Watershed Grant Programs.  Please contact Kacey Barrett at kbarrett"at"cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941 x104 if you have any questions.

Mini Grant Program Update

Please visit the Mini Grant page for new guidance on the Mini Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2009 (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009).

Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration

The Chesapeake Bay Trust would like to thank all of our supporters, sponsors and silent auction donors who participated in the 10th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration. This annual fundraiser helps the Trust to fund everything from student field trips to tree plantings to environmental impact studies. In 2007 alone, the Trust funded 440 grants, reaching 70,000 students and 30,000 volunteers in support of projects that had a measurable impact on the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort.

Chesapeake Bay Trust Earns 4-Star Charitable Ranking
For the sixth consecutive year, the Trust has earned a 4-star ranking, the highest ranking possible, from independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator.  Only 3% of all U.S. Charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have earned a 4-star ranking for six consecutive years. 
 
 
 
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