Challenge Cost Share program
About This Grant
The objective of this agreement is to establish a collaborative effort by the Outdoor Foundation and the NPS to support the Challenge Cost Share Program by reaching out to a broad audience of qualified organizations, supporting and contributing to projects around the country which serve NPS visitors and programs and the mutual goals of the Outdoor Foundation.
Grant Summary
Challenge Cost Share program is a National Park Service grant providing $0K to $386K for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$0K–$386K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Challenge Cost Share program from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Park Service before the deadline.
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Challenge Cost Share program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Challenge Cost Share program?
Challenge Cost Share program is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Challenge Cost Share program provide?
Challenge Cost Share program provides between $1 and $386K per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Challenge Cost Share program deadline?
Challenge Cost Share program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Park Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Challenge Cost Share program?
To apply for Challenge Cost Share program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.
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