Project Grant P25AP02123
- 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 National Heritage Commission, Inc. was awarded a $1,256,000.00 Cooperative Agreement by the National Park Service's Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939) on August 11, 2025. The award supports the commission's efforts to promote, facilitate, and improve public understanding of the important natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the maritime region through preservation resource initiatives, public engagement, and financial support to the region and staff. Key...
- 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...
- This $1,256,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Park Service's (NPS) Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939) supports the Essex National Heritage Commission, a non-profit organization in Massachusetts, in implementing programs and projects that engage the public, partners, and communities in shared environmental stewardship within the Essex National Heritage Area. Specifically, the funding will be used to develop and deliver interpretive and educational initiatives that...
- 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 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 $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...
- The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $155,738 Cooperative Agreement under the Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939) to the Essex National Heritage Commission. The agreement is for the period from August 25, 2025 to April 30, 2030. Through this agreement, the Essex National Heritage Commission will: Coordinate a paid intern to develop, promote, and execute programming at Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites. Design and fabricate indoor and outdoor exhibits...
- 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...
- This $125,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program (CFDA 45.024) will support public art installations and related community engagement events in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. The funding will enable the awardee, Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates, to create public artworks that transform the local community, unite artists and residents, and promote individual and social...
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 highlighting the county's natural and historical resources. The project aligns with the county's tourism plan and seeks to make Essex County a more vibrant and welcoming place to live and visit. The award has a performance period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $100.0k | 9/12/25 |