EPA Seeks Coordination Support for Chesapeake Bay Program Advisory Committees

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Published March 10th, 2026

Detected March 11th, 2026

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to provide coordination support for the Chesapeake Bay Program's four Advisory Committees. The award is valued at $2,450,000 and aims to increase engagement of key sectors in restoration and conservation efforts.

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What changed

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a funding opportunity (EPA-R3-CBP-26-01) seeking a recipient to provide coordination and support services for the four Advisory Committees of the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership. These committees advise on watershed stakeholders, local government leaders, the agricultural industry, and the scientific community. The award, with a maximum of $2,450,000, aims to enhance the representation and engagement of these sectors in the CBP's restoration and conservation initiatives.

Eligible entities capable of providing logistical, coordination, and programmatic support are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is April 24, 2026. While this is a funding opportunity and not a regulatory mandate, entities involved in environmental consulting or program support may find this relevant. No specific penalties are mentioned for non-compliance with this funding announcement, as it is an opportunity to receive funding rather than a requirement to act.

What to do next

Review full notice of funding opportunity for eligibility and application requirements.
Submit applications by the closing date of April 24, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

Advisory Committee Coordination Support for the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Assistance Listings: 66.466 -- Geographic Programs - Chesapeake Bay Program

Last Updated: March 10, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership’s four Advisory Committees (Stakeholders’ Advisory Committee; Local Government Advisory Committee; Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee; and Agricultural Advisory Committee) are comprised of appointed and/or elected volunteers who serve as independent advisors to the various CBP partnership committees and teams. These committees serve as liaisons between the CBP partnership and four critical groups: watershed stakeholders, local government leaders, the agricultural industry, and the scientific community. The recipient of this award will coordinate and support the four Advisory Committees to increase representation and engagement of these sectors in the CBP partnership’s restoration and conservation efforts. The targeted audience for this funding opportunity is eligible entities capable of providing logistical, coordination, and programmatic support to these four Advisory Committees.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

See Section 2 of the full notice of funding opportunity for eligibility information.

Grantor contact information

Description

Autumn Rose
EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office
(410) 267-5765

Email

R3CBPOGrants@epa.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| EPA-R3-CBP-26-01-Final.pdf | Full Announcement | Mar 10, 2026 03:52 PM UTC |