Quick Facts
FundingTypically $3,000 to $12,000 (2026 awards up to $15,000)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineCheck Virginia DEQ for current cycle
FunderVirginia Department of Environmental Quality
The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, funded through Virginia's Bay specialty license plate, provides grants to Virginia schools and nonprofits for Chesapeake Bay education and restoration projects. Awards range from $3,000 to $15,000.
What This Grant Funds
Grants support Bay restoration education programs, watershed stewardship projects, environmental monitoring, student science investigations, and community outreach related to Chesapeake Bay health. Allowable costs include equipment, curriculum, and program delivery.
Who Is Eligible
- Virginia public schools and school divisions in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
- Nonprofit organizations conducting Bay education or restoration work in Virginia
- Projects must focus on Chesapeake Bay restoration or education
How Forward Education Products Qualify
CHARGE Climate Sensor — water quality and environmental monitoring for Chesapeake Bay science programs
Coding for Climate Kit — watershed and climate science curriculum for Bay restoration education projects
micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection tools for student Bay science investigations
Keep in Mind: Projects with a direct connection to Chesapeake Bay restoration score higher. Include water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, or a student action component. Local partnerships with conservation organizations strengthen applications.
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