The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay office is offering financial assistance awards for public access site development projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The funding priority is for projects that advance the development of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, and designated Chesapeake Bay Gateways water trails. Applicants must be non-profit organizations or state/local governments, and funding requests may range from $10,000 to $125,000 with a 1:1 or greater non-Federal match required. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2013. For more details, visit www.baygateways.net.
Opportunity ID: 218039
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CHBA201301 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Awards |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.930 — Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 550,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay office is accepting project proposals from Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails partners for financial assistance awards. Public access site development projects that advance the development of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail,the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and designated Chesapeake Bay Gateways water trails are the funding priority for fiscal year 2013.Projects must occur within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Funding requests may range from $10,000 to $125,000; and there must be an equal (1:1) or greater non-Federal match. Applicants for NPS Chesapeake Bay financial assistance awards must be either a non-profit organization or a state or local government. Applications are due by 4:00pm on Friday, March 1, 2013.Potential project applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NPS staff to discuss the proposed project in advance of submitting an application. For more information on how to apply see www.baygateways.net. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Updated text to include information web address | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1