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Grant record has deadline=null. The fetched official NPS page shows the Challenge Cost Share (Conservation and Outdoor Recreation) online application window was October 21, 2024 - January 10, 2025 (5pm PST), which has already passed as of today (2026-09-12). Page was last updated February 6, 2025, a
National Park Service (NPS) Challenge Cost Share Program is sponsored by National Park Service. Supports projects that enhance the preservation and protection of park resources.
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