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2024-25 Chesapeake Gateways Network Grant Application

2024-25 Grant Cycle is Open!

The grant application cycle for the third round of Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network grants has opened with an application deadline of October 21, 2024. You can get more details about the theme and requirements at: https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/grants.htm.

 

Chesapeake Gateways Grants Application Overview

Thanks to everyone that joined us for the grant opportunity overview. Please find links to the recording and slides here:

 

When is the application deadline?

The application period will be open until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, October 21 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be made through Grants.gov.

 

What projects will this fund?

 

Linking Tourism and Economic Development Grants (Award Range: $50,000 to $100,000, 7-8 grants expected)

Proposals submitted should demonstrate that the projects reflect a community need; link local recreation, culture, history, and/or nature tourism to economic impact of the community; and involve a collaboration among community partners. Projects should link nature-based and cultural tourism with economic initiatives for local resilience and community sustainability, especially tied with sectors closely linked with Chesapeake heritage, such as historical or cultural crafts and trades, working lands, or maritime activities.

 

Event Support Grants (Award Range: $10,000-$25,000, 8-12 grants expected)

Proposals should demonstrate how the event or festival celebrates the rich cultural, historical, natural, or recreational legacy and ongoing story of Chesapeake Gateways communities. Public events and festivals should encourage exploration and enjoyment of the wealth of cultural, historical, natural, and recreational experiences available in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The events encourage new and enhanced opportunities to connect with underrepresented communities through inclusive and welcoming events, festivals, places, and programming.

 

How much estimated funding is available? 

Approximately $1,000,000

 

Cost Sharing or Matching

Non-Federal cost share or match is not required for these grants.

 

Who is eligible to apply?

00 – State governments

01 – County governments

02 – City or township governments

04 – Special district governments

05 – Independent school districts

06 – Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

07 – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

08 – Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

11 – Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

12 – Nonprofits having a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

13 – Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

20 – Private institutions of higher education

22 – For profit organization other than small businesses

23 – Small businesses

 

Office Hours

We will be hosting office hours the month leading up to the deadline to answer your questions about the application process:

 

How do I apply?

For more details and a link to the application, go to: Chesapeake Gateways Grants - Chesapeake Bay Watershed (U.S. National Park Service). If you have any questions, please email us at Chesapeake_grants@nps.gov.

 

WEBINAR LIBRARY

Past webinars and interactive chats can be viewed on-demand at: Chesapeake Gateways Network Chats - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTUp3_8b79uJvKypZ7EVQ0-bhkZKoqIWn.

 

About NPS Chesapeake Gateways

NPS Chesapeake Gateways is a community assistance program and partnership network to support Federal, state, local, nonprofit and private sector partners focused on connecting all people to natural, cultural, historical and recreational experiences, stewardship, and stories across the 41-million-acre Chesapeake Bay watershed.