Quick Facts
FundingUp to $75,000
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineDecember 11, 2026
FunderMaryland Dept. of Natural Resources (Federal-via-State)
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (CBIG) Environmental Education and Stewardship Track funds programs advancing Chesapeake Bay education and stewardship. Grants of up to $75,000 support K-12 schools and nonprofits delivering Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE).
What This Grant Funds
CBIG funds Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE), Chesapeake Bay science programs, stewardship projects, and teacher professional development for Maryland schools and nonprofits.
Who Is Eligible
- Maryland public schools and school districts
- Nonprofit organizations serving Maryland K-12 students
- Programs must deliver Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE)
- Projects must advance Chesapeake Bay restoration goals
How Forward Education Products Qualify
CHARGE Climate Sensor -- water quality and environmental monitoring for Maryland Chesapeake Bay education programs
Coding for Climate Kit -- watershed and bay science curriculum for Maryland CBIG grant programs
micro:bit Starter Kit -- data collection tools for student Chesapeake Bay science investigations
Keep in Mind: CBIG prioritizes programs delivering all four MWEE components. Include a student action project. The December 11 deadline is firm.
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