Grant Schedule
Here is our present grant schedule for 2025. Please contact us if you would like more information on any particular grant. Common Ground Earth partners with NPO's to help facilitate their own nature based projects for the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay and our planet.
CBT - Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant
1/25-12/25
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These Mini Grant programs aim to empower communities and individuals to take action in improving their local environments, fostering stewardship, and enhancing the health of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay region.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust offers several Mini Grant programs designed to support small-scale projects that enhance communities and improve natural resources. Here are some of the key Mini Grant opportunities:
Mini Community Engagement and Restoration Grant
Mini Urban Trees Grant
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
Corps Mini Grant
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SRRF - Schuylkill River Restoration Fund
1/25-4/25
The Schuylkill River Restoration Fund is a grant program that supports projects improving water quality in the Schuylkill River and its tributaries. It funds initiatives like agricultural pollution reduction, abandoned mine drainage treatment, and stormwater management. The fund is supported by partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and private companies dedicated to restoring the watershed. Since its inception, it has helped protect drinking water supplies and enhance ecological health in the region.
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NFWF - Delaware River Conservation Fund
1/25-3/25
The Delaware River Conservation Fund is a grant program that aims to protect and restore the natural resources and habitats within the Delaware River watershed. It supports projects that enhance water quality, protect wildlife habitats, and promote community-based conservation efforts. The fund is backed by partnerships among government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private stakeholders committed to preserving the river’s ecological health. Through strategic investments, the fund helps safeguard the watershed’s biodiversity and ensures clean water for future generations.
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CBT - Outreach
and Restoration Grant Program
6/25-8/25
The Chesapeake Bay Trust encourages outreach, community engagement activities, and on-the-ground restoration projects that increase knowledge, change behavior, and accelerate stewardship of natural resources that involve residents in restoring local green spaces, waterways, and natural resources.
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