National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Proposals For Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants; March 31 Webinar

On March 19, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program partnership, announced it is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund to protect and restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

Proposals are due May 13.

Through the Small Watershed Grants Program, NFWF is soliciting proposals for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed that promote voluntary, community-based efforts to protect and restore the diverse and vital habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

Please review the Request for Proposals for all program details, including program priorities, important program dates, eligibility criteria, and other important considerations. 

March 31 Webinar

A recorded webinar detailing the RFP will be available on the Small Watershed Grants program page by Monday March 31, 2025. 

Final award decisions are anticipated in August 2025.

Prior Consultation

While NFWF does not require consultation prior to application, we strongly encourage interested applicants to schedule a virtual proposal lab with NFWF staff here or contact its contracted field liaisons to discuss their proposed project to gather constructive feedback in developing a competitive proposal and to obtain guidance on the most appropriate program and funding opportunity for project consideration. 

Applicants are also encouraged to review the CBSF Quick Reference Guide and Applicant Toolbox for further guidance on proposal development.

For immediate questions, please contact Jake Reilly at jake.reilly@nfwf.org  or Oleksandr Faryga at oleksandr.faryga@nfwf.org. 

Visit the Small Watershed Grants Program webpage for all the details.

[Posted: March 19, 2025]  PA Environment Digest