Challenge Cost Share
Purpose and Scope:
The purpose of the Challenge Cost
Share Program (CCSP) is to increase participation
by qualified partners in the preservation and improvement
of National Park Service natural, cultural, and recreational
resources; in all authorized Service programs and activities;
and on national trails. NPS and partners should work together
on CCSP projects with mutually beneficial, shared outcomes.
The CCSP is a matching fund program.
An equal amount of eligible and matching share (minimum 50%)
of cash, goods, or services from non-federal sources is required.
Currently, the maximum CCSP award is $30,000. Projects selected should
generally be able to be completed within one year.
One-third of CCSP funding is set aside
for National Trails System projects, supporting work
under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241-51). National Trail System projects include those associated with National Scenic and Historic trails, National Scenic
and Historic Trails in parks, National Recreation Trails,
and rail-trails.
Program Status:
The CCSP is not currently accepting applications at this time.
For additional information about this
program, please contact the National
CCSP Program Coordinator:
Charlie Stockman
charlie_stockman@nps.gov
(202)354-6907
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