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NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants

Agency: National Park Service

Assistance Listings: 15.930 -- Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network

Last Updated: May 13, 2026
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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • City or township governments

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Additional information

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

Grantor contact information

Description

Monica Marcus Monica_Marcus@nps.gov

Email

Monica_Marcus@nps.gov

Monica_Marcus@nps.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Chesapeake_Gateways_FY25_NOFO_FINAL_pdf.pdf
Chesapeake Gateways FY25 NOFO FINAL_pdf
Aug 26, 2024 02:44 PM UTC
Chesapeake_Gateways_Network_Grants_FAQ_Draft_vAug282024.pdf
FAQ - Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants FY25 - 8.28.2024
Aug 28, 2024 04:41 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/grants.htm

Closed: October 21, 2024

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,000,000

Program Funding

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Expected awards

$10,000

Award Minimum

$100,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

P25AS00020

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Community development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

July 29, 2024

Archive date:

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