community_development · DOI-NPS

NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants

National Park Service · P25AS00020

Closed

Award Range

$10K – $100K

Total Program Funding

$1.0M

Deadline

October 21, 2024

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants. National Park Service. Please go to the Chesapeake Gateways Grants webpage to access application information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), training schedule, and other resources: https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/grants.htm.Grant WorkshopsThe NPS Chesapeake Gateways Office will be holding... $10,000-$100,000 per award; $1,000,000 total program funding.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Public universities/colleges, Special district governments, Nonprofits (501c3), State governments (+9 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•While applicants can be from outside the Chesapeake watershed, only projects that provide a public purpose and take place within the watershed will...
•Deadline: 2024-10-21

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

Please go to the Chesapeake Gateways Grants webpage to access application information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), training schedule, and other resources: https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/grants.htm.Grant WorkshopsThe NPS Chesapeake Gateways Office will be holding trainings on the grant opportunity to assist in understanding the components of the application and submission process. Current available training dates are listed on the Grants webpage https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/grants.htm. Future trainings may be added.To be alerted to future webinars, send an email with your contact information to Chesapeake_Grants@nps.gov.

Attachments

PDF

Chesapeake Gateways FY25 NOFO FINAL_pdf

Chesapeake_Gateways_FY25_NOFO_FINAL_pdf.pdf

PDF

FAQ - Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants FY25 - 8.28.2024

Chesapeake_Gateways_Network_Grants_FAQ_Draft_vAug282024.pdf

Who Can Apply

While applicants can be from outside the Chesapeake watershed, only projects that provide a public purpose and take place within the watershed will be considered. Projects that take place outside the watershed will not be considered. A link to all of the counties in the watershed can be found here

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsOther Tribal OrganizationsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsSmall BusinessesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $10K
Maximum Award: $100K
Total Program Funding: $1.0M
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 29, 2024

Application Deadline: October 21, 2024 (0 days remaining)

Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by October 21, 2024, 11:59pm Eastern. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Note: Per 2 CFR 1402.204 (f) Bureaus and offices must consider the timeliness of the application submission. Applications that are submitted beyond the announced deadline date must be removed from the review process.Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified during the selection process.

Agency Contact

Monica Marcus Monica_Marcus@nps.gov

Monica_Marcus@nps.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

View on Grants.gov