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Through the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (Chesapeake Gateways), NPS Chesapeake Gateways administers a competitive grant opportunity to advance the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 within the full 41-million-acre Chesapeake Bay watershed.
See the categories to the right for additional frequently asked questions regarding Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants.
Background
The Chesapeake Gateways Network is a system of over 300 places, experiences, and communities across the six states and Washington, D.C. within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These places, experiences, and communities offer countless opportunities to explore, learn about, and support the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.Chesapeake Gateways is coordinated by NPS Chesapeake Gateways. Learn more on our What We Do page.
The Chesapeake Bay Initiative is Title V of the Migratory Bird Reform Act of 1998. Read the text of Title V by clicking this link.
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on November 4th, 2026. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Notification of awards is expected in early Summer 2027.
Last updated: October 22, 2026