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900 Bestgate Road
Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401
410.280.1102
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Environment Anne Arundel Fund, established in 2014, supports Anne Arundel County nonprofit organizations working to protect and improve the environment in Anne Arundel County and the Chesapeake Bay.
Nestled in a region of unparalleled natural splendor, Anne Arundel County boasts two state parks, 70 county parks, and an extensive network of recreation and transportation trails. With a remarkable 534 miles of linear coastline, the county ranks second for waterfront acreage statewide. It’s our majestic Chesapeake Bay that truly defines our landscape, standing as the largest estuary in the United States and a beacon of ecological significance.
As outlined in the 2022 CFAAC Community Needs Assessment, Poverty Amidst Plenty VII: Moving Forward Together, Chapter 1: Introduction & Demographics, Environmental Subsection: despite many efforts by federal, state, and local governments and other interested parties, indicators of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, including rates of pollution, and protection of natural habitat and fisheries, continue to receive failing grades. The amount of pollution in the Bay does not meet existing water quality standards. Waterways are considered “impaired” because of excessive levels of major contaminants, which are largely a result of untreated stormwater runoff. Air quality and lead pollution in the drinking water is an issue for vulnerable residents.
Environment Anne Arundel provides grants to nonprofits that:
- support projects that improve green communities,
- address environmental issues such as stormwater and contaminants,
- or raise awareness in the protection and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay including local streams, rivers, and natural areas.