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Lancaster Conservancy $3,000 Professional Development Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
The Funders Network $20,000 Provide coordination and support for the national Urban Water Funders affinity group, and the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network's Urban Waters Workgroup. Capacity, Stormwater 2020 Chesapeake
Piedmont Environmental Council $20,000 Support the Coalition for Smarter Growth, and their work to address stormwater management and stream restoration around commercial corridor redevelopment in Northern Virginia. Accountability, Advocacy, Land Use, Pollution, Stormwater 2020 Chesapeake
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc $40,000 Accomplish large scale restoration and community collaboration by working in partnership with volunteers, agriculture and local municipalities. Capacity, Outreach, Pollution, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake, Inc $75,000 Inspire watershed stewardship and activism in people of faith throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Equip and support congregations to address local water quality impacts, and empower them to be mobilized the call to action in sacred texts. Diverse Partnerships, Outreach, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council $30,000 Continue development and management of the Chesapeake Bay Landscaping Professionals program.The program is targeted towards those in the field that design, install, and maintain green infrastructure practices. Outreach, Stormwater, WIP 2020 Chesapeake
Outdoor Afro $10,000 General operating support grant to advance equitable accessibility to the outdoors. Outdoor Afro fosters connections and leadership in Black communities to address the historical exclusion of these communities from outdoor recreation. Advocacy, Diverse Partnerships, Equity 2020 Chesapeake
Tri Community Mediation $10,000 The Vulnerable Populations Task Force on the Lower Eastern Shore, facilitated by Tri Community Mediation, emerged as a community response to address the systemic issues made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has since evolved to address systemic barriers to education, vaccination, voter registration, and the census among others. Civic Engagement, Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Non-traditional Allies, Outreach 2020 Chesapeake
Lancaster Conservancy $125,000 To provide farmer outreach, technical assistance and project management to implement conservation in Lancaster County. Agriculture, Nutrients, Water Quality, WIP 2020 Chesapeake
Anacostia Watershed Society, Inc $1,100 Professional Development Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Anacostia Watershed Society, Inc $500 Professional Development Capacity 2020 Chesapeake
Donegal Trout Unlimited $46,240 Stream restoration in Lancaster in support of the PA WIP plus outreach to youth and underserved communities. Funds will also be used to support a contractor to assist with social media. Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Communications, Diverse Partnerships, Fisheries, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Outreach, Political Will, Water Quality, WIP 2020 Chesapeake
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $50,000 To strengthen the long term fiscal stability of the Alliance through strategic actions to strengthen and diversify fundraising. Advocacy, Agriculture, Baywide, Capacity, Civic Engagement, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore $10,000 Support the development and launch of a community needs assessment, and explore the development of a nonprofit incubator on the Shore. Capacity, Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Outreach 2020 Chesapeake
Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States, Inc. $10,000 Support general operations within the Conservation Program. Advocacy, Capacity, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Blue Water Baltimore, Inc. $10,000 Support the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper program. Advocacy, Capacity, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Dickinson College $35,000 Support the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) and their Susquehanna Stream Teams and the enhancement of Creek Watch, empowering citizens to monitor and report pollution problems. Nutrients, Outreach, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
James River Association $10,000 Support JRA's River Advocacy program. Advocacy, Capacity, Keepers, Political Will, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $7,587 General support to build and diversity the voices pushing for clean water, healthy air and climate justice for all Maryland. Accountability, Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Diverse Partnerships, Political Will 2020 Chesapeake
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc $20,000 Educate and empower leaders and volunteers of Clean Water Organizations so they can engage in local government processes and improve watershed management. Accountability, Advocacy, Capacity, Civic Engagement, Political Will, Pollution, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
PA Parks and Forests Foundation $30,000 Build awareness around the need to invest in and conserve Pennsylvania public lands; turn that awareness into action to address the $ 1 billion need for maintenance on these public lands. Accountability, Advocacy, Land Use, Political Will 2020 Chesapeake
Wildlife Leadership Academy $20,000 WLA works to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors. $10,000 of this support was in response to a student-driven 1-1 match to support future students. Diverse Partnerships, Outreach, Water Quality 2020 Chesapeake
University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center $10,000 EFC with the Water Center, will analyze water sector infrastructure (drinking, wastewater, stormwater) in 3 locations, along with their investment needs and capacity to take advantage of state/ federal resources. Capacity, WIP 2020 Chesapeake
University of Maryland Eastern Shore $5,760 Conduct a first order assessment of the prevalence of "Heirs Lands" in Maryland. Black and minority communities commonly inherit lands that are not recorded and may be owned in common thereby constraining their economic value, viability for use and making conservation implementation difficult. Agriculture, Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Land Use 2020 Chesapeake
River Network $50,000 Assist groups in the Chesapeake watershed with organizational development and capacity building needs. Offer Roundtable conversations on issues of concern to the network, along with trainings, mentoring and personalized coaching. Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
First Fruits Farm Inc $28,000 General Support N/A 2007 Chesapeake
First Fruits Farm Inc $20,000 General Support N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Lancaster Conservancy $20,000 Lancaster Water Week Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
Clean Water Fund $60,000 Address septic system pollution and its impact on the Bay, ground water and well water. Maryland work will also include zero-waste efforts with the reliance on incinerators. Advocacy, Diverse Partnerships, Land Use, Political Will, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $90,000 Support green infrastructure solutions to stormwater runoff in Lancaster City and County, PA. Engage and activate diverse communities to participate in installing stormwater reducing practices. Diverse Partnerships, Land Use, Stormwater 2021 Chesapeake
Lower Shore Land Trust $9,450 Technology Capacity Assessment and Creation of Technology Plan Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
Living Classroom Foundation $10,000 Support the partnership between the Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership and the Harbor City Chapter of The Links, Inc. to promote conservation careers, community greening, and habitat restoration efforts for young people of color. Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
California Coastkeeper $75,000 Support for coordinating, supporting, and enhancing the work of local California Waterkeepers to protect and enhance coastal and marine ecosystems, as well as water supply and quality. Accountability, Advocacy, Capacity, Keepers, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
PA Parks and Forests Foundation $2,115 Professional Development Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
ShoreRivers, Inc $2,880 Support for consultant to develop an organizational Technology Plan. Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
Chesapeake Bay Trust $5,000 Sponsorship for Treasure the Chesapeake gala. N/A 2021 Chesapeake
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders $500 Speaker stipend for Chesapeake Bay Funders Network. Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc $45,000 CLA provides pro bono legal services to environmental advocates working to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its communities, supporting clients who would otherwise not have access to the legal system. Advocacy, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Gunpowder Riverkeeper, Inc. $35,000 Defend the Gunpowder River and its reservoirs from environmental threats, holding polluters and government officials accountable. Accountability, Advocacy, Keepers, Pollution, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated $135,000 Support the Shenandoah, Potomac, and Upper Potomac Riverkeeper programs as they stop pollution and enhance community engagement. Accountability, Advocacy, Keepers, Pollution, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Arundel Rivers Federation $85,000 Support the Riverkeeper program, covering the South, West and Rhode Rivers in Arundel County. Accountability, Advocacy, Keepers, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States, Inc. $95,000 Support the Conservation Program, working to improve stormwater policies and regulations throughout the DC metro area. Accountability, Advocacy, Comprehensive Plans, Stormwater, Water Quality, WIP 2021 Chesapeake
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association $90,000 Support the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper and the advocacy to improve protection of the waterway, and compliance of laws. Accountability, Advocacy, Keepers, Pollution, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
National Wildlife Federation $275,000 Support the Choose Clean Water Coalition, harnessing the collective power of the Chesapeake region's advocacy community to advance common goals around clean water. Accountability, Advocacy, Baywide, Civic Engagement, Diverse Partnerships, Political Will, WIP 2021 Chesapeake
Pennsylvania Voice $30,000 Harness the power of more than 42 local civic engagement organizations to strengthen the democratic process in Pennsylvania. Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Diverse Partnerships, Equity, Non-traditional Allies, Political Will 2021 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $80,000 Preserve and protect Virginia's natural landscape by making conservation a top priority with decision makers and engaging constituents in conservation policy and the democratic process. Accountability, Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Political Will, WIP 2021 Chesapeake
ShoreRivers, Inc $30,152 Tech capacity building grant to support purchase of Survey, video, and Water Quality Testing Equipment and storage upgrades. Capacity 2021 Chesapeake
Coastal Conservation Association $10,000 Improve management of finfish, build habitat for multiple fisheries including finfish and crustaceans, and broaden outreach to youth and minority communities to advance participation in fisheries and conservation. Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Fisheries, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Outreach, Political Will, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Commons Inc $155,000 Build decision support systems to more effectively target investment of conservation dollars and quantify the effects of conservation practices. A particular emphasis is placed on increasing engagement with the agricultural community. Agriculture, Baywide, Land Use, Non-traditional Allies, Nutrients, Water Quality 2021 Chesapeake
Alliance for Justice $10,000 Through AFJ's Bolder Advocacy program, provide trainings and resources on how environmental nonprofits can exercise their right to utilize advocacy strategies. Advocacy, Civic Engagement 2021 Chesapeake