- What it funds
- Community outreach, behavior change and on-the-ground restoration in Maryland, such as stormwater practices, rain gardens and tree planting that benefit both residents and local waters.
- Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith-based groups, community associations and HOAs, service, youth and civic groups, federal, state, regional, county and municipal agencies, soil conservation districts, forestry boards and colleges, for projects in Maryland.
- Match
- Not required; encouraged.
- Award
- Outreach up to $50,000; behavior change up to $75,000; restoration up to $125,000; combined outreach and restoration up to $150,000. More than $2.2 million was anticipated for the FY27 round.
How Maryland applicants apply
When a round is open, apply in the Bay Trust Awards Portal (cbtrust.org/login) with the narrative questions for your track; recorded information sessions and office-hour slides are on the program page. Contact Program Officer Christina Hollinsed.
The program on cbtrust.orgDates
What has changed
- September 3, 2026FY27 round closed at 4:00 p.m. ET, with more than $2.2 million anticipated and awards due in December 2026. (cbtrust.org)
Sources
Checked against the funder’s own pages on October 29, 2026. Rules and dates change; confirm with the funder before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of October 29, 2026: Under review. The FY27 round closed September 3, 2026, and the RFP says awards will be announced in December 2026. The Trust's planned schedule marks the next round for May–June 2027 (not confirmed).
Community outreach, behavior change and on-the-ground restoration in Maryland, such as stormwater practices, rain gardens and tree planting that benefit both residents and local waters.
501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith-based groups, community associations and HOAs, service, youth and civic groups, federal, state, regional, county and municipal agencies, soil conservation districts, forestry boards and colleges, for projects in Maryland.
Not required; encouraged.
When a round is open, apply in the Bay Trust Awards Portal (cbtrust.org/login) with the narrative questions for your track; recorded information sessions and office-hour slides are on the program page. Contact Program Officer Christina Hollinsed.
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