P25AS00020: NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Park Service notices from 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 29, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 29, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 21, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network awards averaged $110,667; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network (15.930) awarded $8.2 million across 74 grant awards, an average of $110,667 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. | Maryland | 4 | $1.9 million |
| The Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities, Inc. | Maryland | 2 | $633,211 |
| Susquehanna Heritage Corporation | Pennsylvania | 3 | $329,416 |
| James River Association | Virginia | 2 | $329,041 |
| Historic Annapolis, Inc. | Maryland | 2 | $277,040 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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