Opportunity Information: Apply for P23AS00041
The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P23AS00041) is a discretionary grant program administered by the National Park Service (NPS) under CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.930. It supports environmental and place-based projects tied to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with an emphasis on helping partners interpret, conserve, and connect people to the region's natural and cultural resources. In practical terms, the program is designed to fund on-the-ground or public-facing work that strengthens the Chesapeake Gateways network by improving visitor and community access to meaningful sites, enhancing educational and interpretive experiences, and advancing stewardship of landscapes and waters that define the Chesapeake story. The full program description and any program-specific priorities or examples are provided by NPS on the Chesapeake Bay Program Office grants page: https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/getinvolved/grants.htm.
This funding opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument, and it is categorized under the Environment funding activity category. The posted award ceiling is $150,000 per award, which signals a program aimed at small-to-mid sized project implementation rather than large capital megaprojects. While the source data does not specify the number of expected awards, applicants should generally anticipate a competitive process where proposals are evaluated against published program goals and selection criteria described by NPS. The opportunity was created on October 6, 2022, with an original closing date of January 30, 2023, meaning it was a time-limited solicitation for that cycle; applicants interested in similar funding should watch for subsequent years' announcements or rolling updates on the NPS Chesapeake Gateways grants webpage.
Eligibility for P23AS00041 is broad and includes many types of public, nonprofit, educational, and private entities. Eligible applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects the program's partnership model, where conservation, interpretation, education, access, and community engagement often require collaboration across jurisdictions and sectors.
At a high level, applicants considering this program should think in terms of projects that have clear public benefit and a strong connection to Chesapeake Bay place-based experiences, such as interpretive planning and exhibits, educational programming, community engagement that fosters stewardship, and improvements that help people access and understand Chesapeake resources. Because it is housed within the National Park Service and framed as part of the Chesapeake Gateways network, proposals are typically most competitive when they are grounded in credible partnerships, show measurable outcomes (for example, tangible deliverables, audience reach, or stewardship results), and demonstrate how the work will strengthen connection to the Chesapeake's natural and cultural heritage in a way that is sustainable beyond the grant period. For definitive details on allowable activities, cost principles, match or cost-share expectations (if any), application components, and evaluation criteria, the controlling source is the NPS Chesapeake Gateways grants page linked above, along with any associated Notice of Funding Opportunity documents released for the specific cycle.Apply for P23AS00041
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "P23AS00041 National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.930.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-10-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-01-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Chesapeake Gateways Grants (NPS) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Grants opportunity (P23AS00041)?
The National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Gateways Grants opportunity is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number P23AS00041) administered by NPS under CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.930. It supports environmental and place-based projects connected to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with an emphasis on helping partners interpret, conserve, and connect people to the region's natural and cultural resources.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to fund on-the-ground or public-facing work that strengthens the Chesapeake Gateways network. In practical terms, that includes improving visitor and community access to meaningful sites, enhancing educational and interpretive experiences, and advancing stewardship of landscapes and waters that define the Chesapeake story.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the National Park Service (NPS), through the Chesapeake Bay Program Office context referenced on the NPS Chesapeake Gateways grants page.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number identified for this opportunity is 15.930.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity category.
How much funding is available per award?
The posted award ceiling is $150,000 per award.
Does the opportunity indicate how many awards will be made?
The provided information does not specify the number of expected awards. Applicants should generally anticipate a competitive process where proposals are evaluated against NPS program goals and selection criteria described in the official program materials for the specific cycle.
When was this funding opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on October 6, 2022, with an original closing date of January 30, 2023. This indicates it was a time-limited solicitation for that cycle.
If the deadline has passed, where should interested applicants look for future opportunities?
Applicants interested in similar funding should watch for subsequent years' announcements or updates on the NPS Chesapeake Gateways grants webpage: https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/getinvolved/grants.htm.
What types of projects does this program support?
At a high level, the program supports environmental and place-based projects tied to the Chesapeake Bay watershed that deliver public benefit and strengthen Chesapeake place-based experiences. Examples referenced in the provided information include interpretive planning and exhibits, educational programming, community engagement that fosters stewardship, and improvements that help people access and understand Chesapeake resources.
What does "place-based" mean in the context of this grant?
Based on the provided description, "place-based" refers to projects grounded in real locations and experiences within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, where interpretation, education, access, and stewardship help people connect to the region's natural and cultural heritage.
What does it mean to "strengthen the Chesapeake Gateways network"?
In the description provided, strengthening the network means supporting work that improves access to meaningful sites, enhances education and interpretation for visitors and communities, and advances stewardship of Chesapeake landscapes and waters in ways that reinforce the Chesapeake story.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public, nonprofit, educational, and private entities. The listed eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
Does the program prioritize partnerships?
Yes. The provided information describes the program as reflecting a partnership model and notes that proposals are typically most competitive when they are grounded in credible partnerships.
What kinds of outcomes tend to make a proposal more competitive?
Based on the description provided, competitive proposals tend to show measurable outcomes (such as tangible deliverables, audience reach, or stewardship results) and demonstrate how the work will strengthen connections to Chesapeake natural and cultural heritage in a way that is sustainable beyond the grant period.
Is this program intended for large capital megaprojects?
The posted award ceiling of $150,000 per award signals a program aimed at small-to-mid sized project implementation rather than large capital megaprojects.
Where can applicants find the official program description and priorities?
The full program description and any program-specific priorities or examples are provided by NPS on the Chesapeake Bay Program Office grants page: https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/getinvolved/grants.htm.
Where can applicants confirm allowable activities, match requirements, and evaluation criteria?
For definitive details on allowable activities, cost principles, match or cost-share expectations (if any), application components, and evaluation criteria, the controlling source is the NPS Chesapeake Gateways grants page and any associated Notice of Funding Opportunity documents released for the specific cycle.
Is a match or cost-share required?
The provided information does not specify match or cost-share requirements. Applicants should confirm current expectations in the official materials linked from the NPS Chesapeake Gateways grants page and the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the relevant cycle.
How should applicants think about project fit for this program?
Applicants are encouraged (based on the description provided) to focus on projects with a clear public benefit and a strong connection to Chesapeake Bay place-based experiences, including interpretation, education, community engagement for stewardship, and access improvements that help the public understand and connect with Chesapeake resources.
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