Chesapeake Gateway Grants Available
The 2024-25 Chesapeake Gateways Grants program to support tourism and economic development is accepting applications, reminds St. Mary’s County Economic Development.
The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Office is offering competitive grant opportunities to strengthen communities’ ability to enhance public education of and access to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The two categories are:
Linking Tourism and Economic Development Grants (Award Range: $50,000 to $100,000)
Proposals submitted should demonstrate that the projects reflect a community need; link local recreation, culture, history, and/or nature tourism to economic impact of the community; and involve a collaboration among community partners.
Event Support Grants (Award Range: $10,000-$25,000)
Proposals should demonstrate how the event or festival celebrates the rich cultural, historical, natural, or recreational legacy and ongoing story of Chesapeake Gateways communities.
The deadline to submit is Monday, October 21, 2024.
Learn more here.
Read about last year’s recipients here.
