Bidder Opportunities

Request for Proposals

TO PROVIDE FACILITATOR SERVICES FOR THE REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE – BURNOUT TRAINING SESSION

The Regional Capacity Building Initiative (https://cbtrust.org/grants/capacity-building/), a program of the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network’s Capacity Building Initiative, supports five cross‑sector networks of nonprofits across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed that work at the intersection of community and environmental health.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify a qualified contractor to develop and deliver a virtual training focused on systems‑level solutions to addressing burnout in networks for the Regional Capacity Building Initiative.

Deadline for proposals is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

Proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system linked below.

Request for Proposals for Contractual Services

Contractual Services to Maintain Nontidal Wetlands

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to provide maintenance support at completed forested wetland mitigation sites funded through the Maryland Nontidal Wetland Award Program. The funding is supplied by Maryland Department of the Environment. This additional maintenance will allow the sites to remain functional, address maintenance/remediation issues that arise, and ensure that the forested wetlands will continue to mature and be self-sustaining for the future.

Deadline for proposals is Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

We will be having a virtual information session on Feb 26, 2026 12:00 PM ET. Register here.

Proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system linked below.

Request for Proposals

TO PROVIDE FACILITATOR SERVICES FOR THE CHESAPEAKE CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CORPS PROGRAM – FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES

The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program (https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/) is one of the Trust’s flagship programs which promotes and protects the environment by providing young adults with opportunities to gain career skills and become more engaged through meaningful community service. The Corps is a one-year term of stipend-supported service that places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofits or government agencies to serve full-time in the environmental field. Throughout the year this program provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network of young environmentalists. Positions offered by host organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, climate change, community engagement, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify a qualified contractor to develop and deliver a series of in-person and virtual Financial Literacy trainings for Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4pm on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

Proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system linked below.

Request for Proposals

TO PROVIDE FACILITATOR SERVICES FOR THE CHESAPEAKE CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CORPS PROGRAM – CORPS CAREER COACH

The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program (https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/) is one of the Trust’s flagship programs which promotes and protects the environment by providing young adults with opportunities to gain career skills and become more engaged through meaningful community service. The Corps is a one-year term of stipend-supported service that places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofits or government agencies to serve full-time in the environmental field. Throughout the year this program provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network of young environmentalists. Positions offered by host organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, climate change, community engagement, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify a qualified contractor to provide individual and small group career coaching for Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4pm on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

Proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system linked below.

Request for Proposals

TO PROVIDE FACILITATOR SERVICES FOR THE CHESAPEAKE CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CORPS PROGRAM – EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING SERIES

The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program (https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/) is one of the Trust’s flagship programs which promotes and protects the environment by providing young adults with opportunities to gain career skills and become more engaged through meaningful community service. The Corps is a one-year term of stipend-supported service that places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofits or government agencies to serve full-time in the environmental field. Throughout the year this program provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network of young environmentalists. Positions offered by host organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, climate change, community engagement, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify a qualified contractor to develop and deliver a series of in-person and virtual professional trainings focused on emotional intelligence including a 3-day, 2-night Environmental Leadership Retreat.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4pm on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

Proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system linked below.

Request for Qualifications for Tree-Planting Service Providers

The purpose of this Request for Qualification (“RFQ”) is to develop a list of qualified tree service providers that can support various technical aspects of a tree planting project in underserved urban areas with, e.g., (site identification, tree species selection, procurement, obtaining services, and managing contractors). Ultimately, the goal is to provide groups applying to the Chesapeake Bay Trust Urban Trees Grant Program with resources and support in a number of areas as related to their tree planting efforts.

Deadline for proposals is ROLLING.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Qualifications (RFQ), click here.

Proposals may be submitted to Lianna Gomori-Ruben at lgomori-ruben@cbtrust.org.