Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Mini Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $1,250
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Current Corps Members may apply to the program.
Overview
The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Mini Grant Program offers current Corps Members an opportunity to gain practical experience in grant proposal writing and management. This initiative invites members to submit proposals for projects that align with their work plans, with funding requests up to $1,250. It encourages collaboration with Host Organization mentors and provides support for a wide range of activities, ultimately enhancing the impact of their Capstone Projects.
Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Mini Grant Program
The Corps Mini Grant Program is specifically designed as an opportunity for current 12-month Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members to gain experience with grant proposal writing and development and grant management. Corps Members are invited to submit one grant proposal each in this program. Corps Members, with the Host Organization mentors, should begin to think about what they’d like to propose in the Mini Grant applications after their work plans are completed. Both Members and Mentors are more than welcome to discuss project ideas with Trust staff.
What does this program fund?
This program funds a wide range of activities and is intended to support a Corps Member’s Capstone Project or other project in their work plan.
How much can be awarded?
Eligibility
Current Corps Members may apply to the program.
What Chesapeake Bay Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 267
- Total given
- $21.51M
- Median grant
- $34K
- Range
- $5,317–$2.27M
- By dollars: Maryland 85%, Virginia 5%, District of Columbia 4%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Annapolis, MD.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Baltimore Tree Trust · Baltimore, MD
Community stewardship and restoration
$2.27M
Prince George's County Maryland · Largo, MD
Community stewardship and environmental education
$1.08M
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay · Annapolis, MD
Community stewardship
$928K
Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection Watershed Restoration D · Wheaton, MD
Community stewardship
$770K
Baltimore County Deps · Towson, MD
Community stewardship and restoration
$625K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Environmental conservation
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