9/11 Memorial Act Grant
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Park Service is offering competitive grants through the 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program to support the operation, security, and maintenance of memorials dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations that own and/or operate these memorials, which must provide free admission to military personnel, first responders, and victims' families, as well as offer public access at least once a week. This funding opportunity is crucial for preserving the memory of the events and individuals affected by the attacks, with grants ranging from $100,000 to $4,000,000 anticipated to be awarded. Applications are due by September 3, 2025, and must be submitted via Grants.gov; for further inquiries, contact Ian Armstrong at ian_armstrong@nps.gov.
Eligible Applicants
In accordance with the 9/11 Memorial Act (H.R.6287 / Public Law 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. described in the previous sentence. Eligible entities must own and/or operate a covered memorial, as defined above.