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Challenge Cost Share

Department Of The Interior, National Park Service

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BEGINNING 8/20/2025 DO NOT USE THIS ASSISTANCE LISTING - EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO ARCHIVE/RETIRE IN 2026. This program does not award grants or cooperative agreements. The Challenge Cost Share Program is intended to support specific National Park Service mission-related projects that align with goals of local project partners. National Park Service staff will work with local project partners to achieve these mutually beneficial outcomes. This partnership challenge seeks to reward proposals that ha

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Helps non-profit community partners get matching funds for projects supported by park units. Partners propose projects that receive cash awards to match their contributions.

Quick Facts

Funding
$300,000 - $409,399
Deadline
Jan 10, 2025
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Department Of The Interior, National Park Service

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What Is This Program?

This program provides matching funds to non-profit community partners. Partners suggest projects to park units who will support those projects through a match cash award.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Submit application through the National Park Trust portal
  • Ensure project has endorsement from NPS superintendent or program manager
  • Collaborate with project partners during application process
🌐Application Portal
http://www.nps.gov/ccsp
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
October 21, 2024Application period opens
January 10, 2025Application period closes
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • costs related to community resiliency projects
  • costs for conservation projects that protect or restore lands and waters
  • costs for outdoor recreation projects that increase public access
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • NPS staff salaries
  • NPS staff travel
📏Expense Caps
maximum Challenge Cost Share program support is $25,000 per project
💳Payment Model
mixed
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
1:1
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • dollars
  • in-kind contributions
📚Stacking Rules
non-federal sources only
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
documentation of cash and in-kind contributions

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

Stephan_nofield@nps.gov
2023546900

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $409,399 (minimum $300,000).

The application deadline is January 10, 2025.

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