Grants & RFPs

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund (CBSF) to restore, conserve and connect fish and wildlife habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Chesapeake WILD Grants is administered under CBSF and offers three distinct grant opportunities. All proposals must clearly address how the proposed project will directly and measurably contribute to the accomplishment of Chesapeake WILD program priorities.

Note: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and Executive Orders. We continuously monitor legal and regulatory developments to ensure our policies, procedures and operations align with current federal directives. We encourage all applicants to do the same. The ability and extent to which NFWF makes awards is contingent upon receipt of funds from federal agencies and/or other funding partners. Funding decisions will be made based on level of funding and timing of when it is received by NFWF.

Closing Date: May 13, 2025

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership, is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund to protect and restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

Through the Small Watershed Grants Program, delivered in partnership with EPA and CBP, NFWF is soliciting proposals for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed that promote voluntary, community-based efforts to protect and restore the diverse and vital habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

Closing Date: May 13, 2025