Opportunity Information: Apply for CHBA201301
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Awards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.930 Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2013 and posted on Jan 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Awards (Funding Opportunity Number CHBA201301) is a National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Bay office grant program that provides cooperative agreement funding to partners working within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program sits under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.930, Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network. The overall goal is to support projects that strengthen public connection to the Bay through the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails network, with a clear emphasis on improving access and visitor experiences.
For fiscal year 2013, the top funding priority is public access site development that advances key NPS-connected routes and water-based visitor experiences. Specifically, NPS is prioritizing projects that help develop the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, and designated Chesapeake Bay Gateways water trails. In practical terms, competitive proposals are likely to be those that create or improve places where the public can physically reach the water and engage with these trail systems, such as launch sites, landings, signage and orientation features, interpretive elements, or other on-the-ground amenities that make these trails more usable and visible.
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits and state or local government entities. The opportunity lists eligible applicants as state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and other nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Projects must take place within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, so the geographic scope is restricted to work that directly relates to the Bay and its connected waterways and communities.
Awards are expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) to $125,000 (award ceiling), with an estimated total funding amount of $550,000 and approximately 10 awards anticipated. A cost-sharing requirement applies: applicants must provide at least a 1:1 non-federal match, meaning the non-federal contribution must be equal to or greater than the federal amount requested. That match requirement is a central planning factor for applicants because it affects project budgeting, fundraising, and the ability to document eligible non-federal contributions.
The opportunity was posted in late January 2013 (PostedDate: Jan 29, 2013; CreationDate: Jan 31, 2013). The source listing shows a current closing date of February 22, 2013, and also notes an application due time of 4:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013, so applicants would need to verify the official deadline details in the full announcement or through NPS. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NPS Chesapeake Bay staff before submitting an application to talk through the project concept and alignment with priorities, which suggests NPS values early coordination and wants proposals to be well-matched to program goals. Application guidance and additional details are provided through the Bay Gateways website, including the grants page at www.baygateways.net/grants.cfm. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed administrative contact is Peggy Wall, Administrative Officer, at 410-260-2473.
Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Awards (CHBA201301) - FAQs
What is the Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Awards program (CHBA201301)?
The Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Awards (Funding Opportunity Number CHBA201301) is a National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Bay office grant program that provides cooperative agreement funding to partners working within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Which agency administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Park Service (NPS), Chesapeake Bay office.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this grant?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.930, Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.
What funding activity category does this program fall under?
The program sits under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to support projects that strengthen public connection to the Chesapeake Bay through the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails network, with an emphasis on improving access and visitor experiences.
What is the top funding priority for fiscal year 2013?
For fiscal year 2013, the top funding priority is public access site development that advances key NPS-connected routes and water-based visitor experiences.
Which trails or routes are specifically prioritized?
NPS is prioritizing projects that help develop the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, and designated Chesapeake Bay Gateways water trails.
What types of projects are likely to be competitive under this opportunity?
Competitive proposals are likely to be those that create or improve places where the public can physically reach the water and engage with these trail systems. Examples mentioned in the opportunity include launch sites, landings, signage and orientation features, interpretive elements, and other on-the-ground amenities that make these trails more usable and visible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits and state or local government entities. The opportunity lists eligible applicants as state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and other nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the category of eligible applicants.
Where must the project take place?
Projects must take place within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The geographic scope is restricted to work that directly relates to the Bay and its connected waterways and communities.
What is the expected award size?
Awards are expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) to $125,000 (award ceiling).
How much total funding is expected to be available, and how many awards are anticipated?
The estimated total funding amount is $550,000, and approximately 10 awards are anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing requirement applies: applicants must provide at least a 1:1 non-federal match. This means the non-federal contribution must be equal to or greater than the federal amount requested.
Why is the match requirement important for applicants to plan around?
The opportunity notes that the match requirement is a central planning factor because it affects project budgeting, fundraising, and the ability to document eligible non-federal contributions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted in late January 2013 (PostedDate: Jan 29, 2013; CreationDate: Jan 31, 2013).
What deadline information is listed, and what should applicants do about it?
The source listing shows a current closing date of February 22, 2013, and it also notes an application due time of 4:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013. Because these details do not fully align, applicants would need to verify the official deadline details in the full announcement or through NPS.
Does NPS encourage applicants to contact staff before submitting?
Yes. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NPS Chesapeake Bay staff before submitting an application to discuss the project concept and alignment with program priorities, indicating that early coordination is valued.
Where can applicants find application guidance and additional details?
Application guidance and additional details are provided through the Bay Gateways website, including the grants page at http://www.baygateways.net/grants.cfm.
Who is the administrative contact for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed administrative contact is Peggy Wall, Administrative Officer, reachable at 410-260-2473.
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