EPA opens $1M for Chesapeake Bay Outreach and Engagement Support Program
Eligible applicants: nonprofits, states, local authorities, tribes, higher education institutions, and interstate agencies. Applications are due October 09, 2023
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity
Opportunity: Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2023 Request for Applications for: Chesapeake Bay Outreach and Engagement Support
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications from eligible recipients to support the Chesapeake Bay Program's (CBP) efforts in engaging diverse and underserved audiences within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The aim is to accelerate conservation actions through public forums, targeted outreach campaigns, conferences, social media, and other methods. The recipient of the cooperative agreement will raise awareness of CBP's restoration and maintenance efforts, enhance the CBP's capacity for action and funding, and expand outreach and engagement with local communities to achieve both local waterway benefits and broader Bay-wide goals.
The recipient's tasks encompass strategic outreach planning, relationship-building with non-traditional organizations and diverse communities, aligning community needs with CBP's work, enhancing public support for Chesapeake Bay goals, and amplifying diverse voices in long-term restoration efforts. The recipient will also attend conferences, exhibit CBP's work, and collaborate closely with the CBP Communications Office.
Amount: The EPA plans to award a five-year cooperative agreement with an estimated total funding of around $1,000,000, including $200,000 for each year.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement
Eligible Applicants: nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, tribal governments (federally-recognized), colleges, universities, and interstate agencies.
Key Dates: Applications are due October 09, 2023
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