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Ryplle ID RYP-0320Last checked Oct 25, 2026

Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

National Park Service

Funding range
$10K – $50K
Application window
Opens: Not listed
Closes: November 4, 2026
Applications Status:Open
Location
National
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Original funding source
www.grants.gov
Last checked
October 25, 2026
Last reviewed by Ryplle
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Eligibility at a glance

Listed applicant types
Student, Nonprofit, Business
Geographic eligibility
National
Matching funds
Not specified — check with the funder
Major exclusions
Not specified — check with the funder

Listed types are not a determination of eligibility. The funder’s full requirements take precedence.

Full eligibility requirements

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

About this grant

Goal: Encourage outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that expands access to and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and fosters economic development of communities.ObjectivesNPS Chesapeake Gateways is offering this competitive grant opportunity to strengthen a community's ability to offer or enhance outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that connects visitors and residents to the Chesapeake Bay watershed as detailed in the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998.Through this grant opportunity, NPS Chesapeake Gateways will:Enhance outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.Support projects that link outdoor and heritage tourism to economic impact.Celebrate gateway communities that welcome and invite locals and visitors to explore authentic Chesapeake Gateways Places and stories through outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural experiences.Grant ThemeChesapeake Gateways is a network of places that provide opportunities to explore outdoor recreation and authentic natural, historical, and cultural experiences of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Included in this network are diverse recreational, natural, cultural, historical, and recreational sites, trails, museums, parks, wildlife refuges, interpretive and orientation facilities, and associated programs. These places, and Chesapeake Gateways as a whole, serve as entry points and the key guide for experiencing the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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