Geographic Programs - Chesapeake Bay Program

Environmental Protection Agency

The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and unique as North America's largest and most biologically diverse estuary. The objective of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s competitive assistance agreements is to fund activities that support achievement of the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Funding priorities include, but are not limited to, implementation projects that support water quality improvement and environmental stewardship, coordination of the Chesapeake Bay Prog

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Helps organizations restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Provides funding for projects that support the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency

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What Is This Program?

The Chesapeake Bay Program’s funded projects help achieve the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for coordination and support of the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership’s four Advisory Committees to increase representation and engagement in restoration and conservation efforts.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: environmental services, non-profit sector, public policy and administration, stakeholder engagement

Region: Chesapeake Bay watershed region, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Other Criteria: eligible entities capable of providing logistical, coordination, and programmatic support to advisory committees, expertise in engaging watershed stakeholders, local government leaders, the agricultural industry, and the scientific community

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at SAM.gov
  • Register with Grants.gov
  • Complete and submit pre-award application forms through Grants.gov
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.gov
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • SF-270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement
  • SF-428 Tangible Personal Property
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Rose.Autumn@epa.gov
410-267-5765

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The application deadline is May 1, 2026.

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