§ Federal grant opportunity · P27AS00032
Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
National Park Service is accepting applications for Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The deadline is November 4, 2026 and the published award range is $10K – $50K.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Park Service
- Application deadline
- November 4, 2026
- Award range
- $10K – $50K
- Eligibility
- private institutions of higher education, for profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits non higher education without 501c3, other native american tribal organizations, federally recognized native american tribal governments, independent school districts, city or township governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3, small businesses, county governments, public and indian housing authorities, special district governments
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Community Development
- Opportunity number
- P27AS00032
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Park Service.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 4, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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