The National Park Service (NPS) is offering grants through the Chesapeake Gateways program to support tourism and economic development within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This initiative aims to enhance public education, access, and stewardship of the Bay’s natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources.

• Project: Grants are available for projects linking tourism with economic development and for event support. Projects should reflect community needs, involve collaboration among partners, and align with the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998.

• Estimated Budget:

• Linking Tourism and Economic Development Grants: $50,000 - $100,000.

• Event Support Grants: $10,000 - $25,000.

• Submission Deadline: October 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern.

• Project Duration: June 1, 2025 - May 30, 2027.