Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
Department Of The Interior, National Park Service
The National Park Service – Chesapeake Bay Office aims to connect people with the Chesapeake Bay’s natural and cultural heritage by supporting conservation, public access, education, and recreation through the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. Assistance supports the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act, the Chesapeake Bay Program, and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Key goals include conserving landscapes and resources, enhancing public a
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Helps organizations in the Chesapeake Bay area improve access to natural and cultural resources. Provides technical support for projects like trails and educational programs, but no direct funding.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Complete the NPS Chesapeake Gateways Technical Assistance application
- Include a site location map
- Optionally include supplemental information
- Email the application package to Chesapeake_Info@nps.gov
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.nps.gov/locations/chesapeakebaywatershed/technical-assistance.htm
- 📤Submission Method
- 📅Key Dates
- May 1, 2026Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026Proposal Review and SelectionJuly 1, 2026Project Start DateApril 30, 2027Project End Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Site location map
- 📎Optional Documents
- Optional supplemental information that can help us learn more about your project (for example, background documents, media coverage, additional maps, list of links to resources, project photos, etc.)
- 📐Format Requirements
- Email attachments in PDF format
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Identify and conserve special places for inclusion in Chesapeake Gateways
- Develop, enhance, or connect trails, tour roads, scenic byways, or watertrails
- Interpretation or educational programming at Chesapeake Gateways
- Restore Chesapeake Gateways or enhance public access
- Support Chesapeake Gateways Communities
- Connect Chesapeake Gateways Places and Partners
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- No monetary grants are made through this process
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- No
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Utilizing the Chesapeake Gateways brand and leveraging the resources of the NPS brand
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $2,556,104 (minimum $206,313).
The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
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