The Montgomery County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a grant program to support watershed restoration and outreach projects throughout Montgomery County. This program aims to promote initiatives and projects which will improve water quality in Montgomery County’s local streams and waterways through public engagement, education, and on-the-ground restoration.

Application process: Review the Request for Proposals and submit an online application at https://cbtrust.org/grants/cleanwatermontgomery/. Applications are due by Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4pm EST.

What this funds: The Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program funds public outreach and stewardship projects, community-based restoration water quality implementation projects, tree planting and reforestation projects, and litter reduction projects in the Anacostia River Watershed. Projects should educate and engage residents in watershed improvement while achieving measurable impacts and sustainable behavior change. Creative and innovative proposals are encouraged. Together, these efforts will restore and protect the local rivers and streams of Montgomery County.

Who can apply: Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, such as local watershed groups, faith-based organizations, service and civic groups, and more. If your organization does not have a current 501(c)3 status, a fiscal sponsor may be able to apply and secure funds on your behalf and we encourage you to reach out to the Trust for further information.

How much can be awarded:

  • Project type 1: Public Outreach and Stewardship
    • Knowledge Building (up to $40,000)
    • Behavior Change (up to $60,000)
    • Water Quality Monitoring (up to $40,000)
  • Project type 2: Community Based Restoration Implementation
    • Community Greening (up to $25,000)
    • Larger Scale Restoration (up to $100,000)
  • Project type 3: Tree Stewardship, Planting, and Reforestation projects (up to $100,000)
  • Project type 4: Litter Reduction in the Anacostia River Watershed (up to $50,000)

Implementation project location: Montgomery County, Maryland outside the municipalities of Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park.

Contact: Kathy Somoza| ksomoza@cbtrust.org | 410-974-2941 x120