# NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/p25as00020-nps-chesapeake-gateways-tourism-and-economic-development/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355710

> National Park Service offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 21, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P25AS00020 |
| Agency | National Park Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 21, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.930 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

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

## What the 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is P25AS00020 still open?

No. It closed on October 21, 2024.

### Who can apply for NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants?

National Park Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants?

Closed October 21, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $1.0 million in total.

### Who has won Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc., The Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities, Inc., Susquehanna Heritage Corporation. The program made 74 awards worth $8.2 million in that time.