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9/11 Memorial Act Grant

National Park Service · P26AS00150

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Award Range

$100K$4.0M

Total Program Funding

$4.0M

Expected Awards

1

Deadline

August 5, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

9/11 Memorial Act Grant. National Park Service. The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of the on-site memorials of the events and victims of the September 11, 2001. For the purposes of this grant, these on-site memorials are referred to as "covered memorials". A... $100,000-$4,000,000 per award; $4,000,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • In accordance with the 9/11 Memorial Act (H
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2026-08-05

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of the on-site memorials of the events and victims of the September 11, 2001. For the purposes of this grant, these on-site memorials are referred to as "covered memorials". A "covered memorial" is defined as a memorial located in the United States established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, at the sites of the attacks. In addition, covered memorials must offer free admission to active and retired members of the military, registered first responders to the 9/11 attacks, and family members of victims of the attacks as well as offer free admission hours to the general public at least once per week.

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Who Can Apply

In accordance with the 9/11 Memorial Act (H.R.6287 / Public Law (P.L.) 115-413, 132 STAT. 5427- 29), this funding opportunity is limited to a memorial located in the United States established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, at the sites of the attacks (covered memorial). Eligible entities are limited to organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the focus of which is the operations and preservation of a covered memorial.Eligible entities must own and/or operate a covered memorial, as defined above.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$100K
Maximum Award
$4.0M
Total Program Funding
$4.0M
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 6, 2026
Application Deadline: August 5, 2026 (26 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Ian Armstrong FA_EastCCO@nps.gov

FA_EastCCO@nps.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov