When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 18, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $15,000.

It was issued by Chesapeake Bay Trust. The work is located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Outreach and communications firm with diversity, equity, and inclusion expertise. Experience engaging underrepresented communities and environmental organizations. Strong community partnership, public relations, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Demonstrated ability to promote grant programs or public-sector initiatives.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesPosted: August 19, 2026Deadline: September 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

The opportunity seeks outreach services to broaden awareness and participation in a Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program among underrepresented environmental audiences and organizations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have knowledge and cultural competency related to the target audience
Must have demonstrated established relationships with members of the priority audience (minimum of three)
Must have an organization mission that focuses on the priority audience or crosscuts that of the priority audience and natural resources
Must have a minimum of three to five years of experience with assisting the priority audience
Must have a proven track record (minimum three years of experience) of successfully assisting applicants in applying for and receiving funding from a variety of grant-related sources
Must maintain professional liability insurance
Must submit proposals through the SmartSimple online system

BUDGET

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$15,000

CONTRACT DURATION

7 months

TIMELINE

Release date: August 18th, 2026

Proposal deadline: September 18th, 2026

Work completion period: October 15th, 2026 to May 1st, 2027

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Chesapeake Bay Trust

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide outreach services to support a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. The work is intended to increase awareness of and engagement with the Trust’s Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program.

Outreach should focus on audiences and organizations that are underrepresented in the environmental sector. The available notice provides only a brief summary, and the main request for proposals document is not included.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 18, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $15,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Chesapeake Bay Trust. The work is located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Outreach and communications firm with diversity, equity, and inclusion expertise
Experience engaging underrepresented communities and environmental organizations
Strong community partnership, public relations, and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Demonstrated ability to promote grant programs or public-sector initiatives

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