Project Grant P25AP02003
- This $578,000 federal Project Grant awarded on September 22, 2023 by the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network program (CFDA 15.930) will fund projects to connect people to the natural and cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The key activities include: Identifying, conserving, restoring, and interpreting natural, recreational, historical, and cultural resources within the Chesapeake Bay watershed Developing and establishing...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network program (CFDA 15.930) to Baltimore County, Maryland. The grant funds projects that connect people to the natural and cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed through activities such as developing water trails, public education and recreation programs, resource interpretation, and facilitating community stewardship. Specific initiatives include a bi-lingual...
- The Essex County Mural Trail project was awarded a $100,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network (CFDA 15.930) program. The grant will fund the creation of a series of murals throughout Essex County, Virginia that showcase the region's natural beauty, rich history, and connection to the Chesapeake Bay. This public art initiative aims to boost tourism, support local businesses, and strengthen community pride while...
- This federal Project Grant award of $100,000.00 from the Department of the Interior National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network Program (CFDA 15.930) will support the construction of kayak facilities at Locust Point in Baltimore Harbor. The project aims to increase water access to cultural, historic, and natural sites by adding this new access point to the Baltimore Blueway network of water trails and public access points for paddle craft. This facility will serve as a trailhead for...
- This Project Grant award from the National Park Service - Chesapeake Bay Office under the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network program (CFDA 15.930) provides $150,000 to The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation to develop an immersive audio experience along the 10.5-mile Elizabeth River Trail in Norfolk, Virginia. The "Truth Be Told" project will curate 10 seven-minute audio stories featuring the historical perspectives and experiences of underrepresented communities along the trail, connecting...
- This $115,030 Project Grant awarded by the National Park Service under the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network program (CFDA 15.930) will enable the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society (HARS) to design, develop, and operate an inclusive Susquehanna Educational Park on an underutilized area of Harrisburg's City Island. The key products and services to be delivered include: Refurbishing the existing John Harris Cabin to provide visitors with a unique learning experience about the connection between...
- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR) has received a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The grant will support Calvert County's efforts to enhance public access at the Gatewood Preserve. The project will renovate an existing building to serve as a visitor information center with staff offices, public bathrooms, and...
- This $817,384 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program (CFDA 15.925). The grant funding will support the Maryland Department of Planning's subgrant program for preserving Maryland's maritime resources, properties, and museums. This subgrant program will deliver multiple preservation projects to enhance public awareness and appreciation for the maritime heritage of the United States. The grant...
- This federal Project Grant award of $524,587 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Save America's Treasures program (CFDA #15.929) will support the Historic St. Mary's City Commission in Maryland to assess, catalog, and rehouse its archaeological collections dating from the 17th century through the post-colonial period. The project staff, along with a contracted conservator, will conduct a condition assessment of the collection to guide future conservation efforts. The goal...
- The National Park Service, through the Save America's Treasures federal grant program (CFDA 15.929), awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant to the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland. The grant will fund the comprehensive restoration and rehabilitation of the historic Mount Vernon Place, a National Historic Landmark District and major public space in the city. Key project activities include restoring the marble and granite fabric, replacing outdated infrastructure like...
THE CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS IDENTIFY, CONSERVE, RESTORE, AND INTERPRET NATURAL, RECREATIONAL, HISTORICAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED AND IDENTIFY AND UTILIZE THE COLLECTIVE RESOURCES AS CHESAPEAKE BAY GATEWAYS SITES FOR ENHANCING PUBLIC EDUCATION OF AND ACCESS TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CONSISTENT WITH THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INITIATIVE ACT OF 1998 (PUB. L. 105-312, TITLE V, SEC.502(A)). WITH SUPPORT FROM A CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS GRANT, JEFFERSON PATTERSON PARK AND MUSEUM WILL INSTALL A RURAL COMMUNITY IN CONTEXT: WITNESSES OF WALLVILLE, A LONG-TERM EXHIBIT EXPLORING THE LIVES OF WALLVILLE RESIDENTS FROM THE 1850S TO THE 1950S. DRAWING ON ORAL HISTORIES, ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY INPUT, THE EXHIBIT WILL HIGHLIGHT THE REGIONS RURAL CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE, INCLUDING TOBACCO FARMING AND MARITIME INDUSTRIES. INSTALLED ALONGSIDE EXISTING EXHIBITS, IT WILL OFFER VISITORS A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF LIFE IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND AND THE BROADER POST-CIVIL WAR TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL AMERICA.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $59.7k | 9/3/25 |