News Release
Date: July 29, 2024
Contact: Kierstin Klimas, 202-868-0176
Contact: Brent Everitt, 443-608-2064
Annapolis, Md. – The application period for Chesapeake Gateways Grants that support community events, projects and initiatives related to local recreation, culture, history, nature, and tourism will be open today, July 29, through Oct. 21, 2024, through the website Grants.gov.
This round of competitive grants, the third for Chesapeake Gateways, seeks proposals for two categories. Projects that link tourism with economic development may receive grants ranging between $50,000 to $100,000. Projects that support local events are eligible for grants ranging from $10,000-$25,000.
Linking Tourism and Economic Development: Proposals should connect projects with community needs. These might include links to local recreation, culture, history, and/or nature tourism which would have a beneficial economic impact of the community. Proposals must also include a collaboration among community partners. Projects should link either nature-based or cultural tourism, or both, with economic initiatives for local resilience and community sustainability. Projects that link directly linked with Chesapeake heritage, such as historical or cultural crafts and trades, working lands or maritime activities, are especially welcome.
Event Support: Proposals should demonstrate how an 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 experiences that are available in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Events should also encourage new and enhanced opportunities to connect with underrepresented communities through inclusive and welcoming events, festivals, places, and programming.
To learn more about this funding opportunity, join one of NPS Chesapeake Gateways’ virtual information sessions on July 29 from 3-4 p.m. or July 31 from 10-11 a.m.
NPS Chesapeake Gateways offers annual competitive grant opportunities to advance the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 within the full 41-million-acre Chesapeake Bay watershed. In addition, the office administers the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network (Chesapeake Gateways), co-convenes the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership and represents the NPS at the Chesapeake Bay Program.
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About the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways: Established by Congress in 1998, NPS Chesapeake Gateways is a partnership network and community assistance program. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, the office serves the full 41-million-acre Chesapeake Bay watershed, providing authentic Chesapeake experiences for 21st Century communities and visitors. Visit us at www.nps.gov/Chesapaeake, on Facebook www.facebook.com/ChesapeakeNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/ChesapeakeNPS.
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 430 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice and Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice.
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 430 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice and Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice.
Last updated: August 6, 2024