Funding Amount

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Deadline

September 21, 2026

166 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

2026 Watershed Forum Scholarships

Funder: Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Inc

Geographic Scope: Chesapeake Bay watershed region (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC)

Program Overview:
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a limited number of scholarships for the 2026 Chesapeake Watershed Forum registration.

    Funding Coverage

    Scholarships cover:
  • Registration costs
  • Lodging
  • Meals

    Eligibility Criteria

    Scholarships give consideration to applicants who:
  • Are a first-time recipient of a Chesapeake Watershed Forum scholarship
  • Have demonstrated financial need
  • Can clearly illustrate how participation in the Forum will benefit themselves professionally
  • Can share how their unique perspective informs their approach to improving the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
  • Are willing to serve as a poster session judge at the Forum on Friday night and/or assist at the registration table on Friday or Saturday

Contact Information

Contact: Jenny McGarvey

Organization Locations:

  • Washington, DC: 729 8th Street SE Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003

  • Maryland: 151 West Street Suite 101, Annapolis, MD 21401 | 443-949-0575

  • Pennsylvania: 841 Flory Mill Road 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17601 | 717-517-8698

  • Virginia: 612 Hull Street Suite 101C, Richmond, VA 23224 | 804-775-0951
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Register for the Chesapeake Watershed Forum

    Step 2: During registration, select "Yes, I will apply for a scholarship to cover my registration fees."

    Step 3: Complete the scholarship application that will be sent shortly after you complete your forum registration

    Note: You will not need to pay for registration unless you are not awarded a scholarship to attend the Forum.

    Required Application Components

    The scholarship application includes three written prompts:

    1. What experience or lessons learned do you hope to gain as a result of attending the Chesapeake Watershed Forum?

    2. Please provide a statement of your organizational and/or personal financial need.

    3. How does your unique perspective inform your approach to improving the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

      Timeline

    • Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
    • Decision Announcement: No later than September 28, 2026

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmental-conservationwaterenvironmental-education

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