Opportunity Information: Apply for CHBA201502
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network" 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 Feb 6, 2015 and posted on Feb 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 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: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments.
- The proposed project site(s) must be within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The proposed project must develop one or more of the following types of public water access facilities boat related access, swimming access, fishing access and/or viewing access for water, wildlife, and shoreline areas. The proposed project must create new or enhanced access. The proposed project must advance the development of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail or a designated water trail. Requested funds must be matched by an equal (11) or greater amount of non Federal support dedicated to the proposed project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CHBA201502) is a National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake discretionary grant program offering fiscal year 2015 financial assistance through Cooperative Agreements (authorized under 16 USC 1(g)). Its purpose is to support on-the-ground projects that expand or improve public access to Chesapeake Bay watershed waters and shorelines in ways that also strengthen the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail or other designated water trails.
To be eligible, a project must be located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and must create new or enhanced public access tied to water-based recreation and viewing. The announcement emphasizes facilities and improvements related to boat access, swimming access, fishing access, and/or viewing access for water, wildlife, and shoreline areas. In addition, every proposed project must clearly advance development of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail or a designated water trail, meaning proposals should connect their access improvements to those trail systems and their visitor experiences.
Applicants are limited to state and local governments (including counties and city or township governments) and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as a category listed in eligibility). A key requirement is cost sharing: requested federal funds must be matched by an equal (1:1) or greater amount of non-federal support that is specifically dedicated to the proposed project. In practical terms, applicants need to show they can bring at least the same dollar amount from non-federal sources to the table, and that the match is committed to the same project activities being proposed for NPS support.
Funding levels range from $10,000 to $125,000 per award, with an estimated total program funding of $500,000 and an expected 10 awards. The program falls under CFDA 15.930 (Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network) and is categorized under Natural Resources. Because awards are made as Cooperative Agreements, recipients should expect substantial coordination with NPS Chesapeake and should be prepared to develop detailed implementation plans and contractual documents promptly after selection.
Applications were required to be submitted by email to NPS Chesapeake, with the narrative noting a submission deadline of 3:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2015 (while the listing metadata also shows an April 4, 2015 closing date). Prospective applicants were strongly encouraged to talk with NPS Chesapeake staff before applying to refine project fit and requirements. Two optional Q&A conference calls were offered (February 13 and February 19, 2015) using a toll-free dial-in number (866-704-1637) and participant code 269490#. For one-on-one consultation, NPS Chesapeake staff could be reached at 410-260-2488, and the announcement also lists a contact, Bob Campbell, at 410-260-2478 for help accessing the full announcement electronically. Selected applicants were advised to anticipate additional workload in May 2015 to complete the award process and finalize documentation needed to secure funding.
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network (CHBA201502) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network opportunity (CHBA201502)?
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake discretionary grant program offering fiscal year 2015 financial assistance through Cooperative Agreements (authorized under 16 USC 1(g)). It is part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network program (CFDA 15.930) and is categorized under Natural Resources.
2) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support on-the-ground projects that expand or improve public access to waters and shorelines in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The access improvements must also strengthen the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail or another designated water trail.
3) Where must the project be located to be eligible?
To be eligible, the project must be located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
4) What kinds of access improvements does the program prioritize?
The announcement emphasizes facilities and improvements related to water-based recreation and viewing, including boat access, swimming access, fishing access, and/or viewing access for water, wildlife, and shoreline areas.
5) Is public access required, and what does it need to include?
Yes. A project must create new or enhanced public access tied to water-based recreation and viewing. The access work should relate to boat, swimming, fishing, and/or viewing opportunities connected to the Chesapeake Bay watershed waters and shorelines.
6) How must a project connect to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail or other water trails?
Every proposed project must clearly advance development of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail or a designated water trail. Proposals should connect their access improvements to those trail systems and the visitor experiences associated with them.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state and local governments (including counties and city or township governments) and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
8) Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded as a category listed in eligibility for this opportunity.
9) What type of award will be used, and what does that imply for recipients?
Awards are made as Cooperative Agreements. Because of that, recipients should expect substantial coordination with NPS Chesapeake and should be prepared to develop detailed implementation plans and contractual documents promptly after selection.
10) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Funding levels range from $10,000 to $125,000 per award.
11) How much total funding is available, and how many awards are expected?
The opportunity estimates total program funding of $500,000 and expects approximately 10 awards.
12) What cost share (match) is required?
Requested federal funds must be matched by an equal (1:1) or greater amount of non-federal support that is specifically dedicated to the proposed project.
13) What does "1:1 match" mean in practical terms for applicants?
Applicants need to show they can provide at least the same dollar amount from non-federal sources as the federal amount requested, and that the match is committed to the same project activities being proposed for NPS support.
14) How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted by email to NPS Chesapeake.
15) What was the application deadline, and why might there be confusion about it?
The narrative notes a submission deadline of 3:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2015. The listing metadata also shows an April 4, 2015 closing date, so applicants would need to pay close attention to the dates presented in the announcement materials.
16) Was applicants' outreach to NPS encouraged before applying?
Yes. Prospective applicants were strongly encouraged to talk with NPS Chesapeake staff before applying to refine project fit and requirements.
17) Were any optional Q&A sessions offered?
Yes. Two optional Q&A conference calls were offered on February 13 and February 19, 2015, using the toll-free dial-in number (866-704-1637) and participant code 269490#.
18) Who could applicants contact for one-on-one consultation?
For one-on-one consultation, the announcement lists NPS Chesapeake staff at 410-260-2488.
19) Who is the contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The announcement lists Bob Campbell at 410-260-2478 for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
20) What should selected applicants expect after selection?
Selected applicants were advised to anticipate additional workload in May 2015 to complete the award process and finalize documentation needed to secure funding. Recipients should also be ready to move quickly on implementation planning and contractual documentation due to the Cooperative Agreement structure.
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