Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Park Service is offering the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program to provide financial assistance for the preservation and interpretation of historic Japanese American confinement sites from World War II. Eligible applicants include state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal governments, all of which are encouraged to submit projects that identify, research, evaluate, protect, and restore these significant historical locations. This grant program, authorized under Public Law 109-441, has a total estimated funding of $3 million, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM MT on November 14, 2024, and interested parties can contact Katie Gaertner at katie_gaertner@nps.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
In accordance with Public Law 109-441 (120 Stat. 3288), organizations and entities working to preserve historic Japanese American confinement sites and their history, including: State and local agencies, public or private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, State colleges and universities, public and private colleges and universities are eligible to apply. Non-Federal entities who are partnering with Federal agencies that own eligible historic resources may submit applications regarding the Federal property.