Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants
ID: 356398Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$750K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356398
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service is offering the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants to support educational projects that highlight the historical significance of Japanese American confinement during World War II. Eligible applicants, specifically private nonprofit organizations that promote the understanding of the Japanese American experience, are encouraged to submit proposals for impactful projects that will educate the public and foster a commitment to equal justice under the law. With a total funding authorization of up to $10 million, individual grants will range from $750,000 to $10 million, and applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM MT on November 14, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Katie Gaertner at katie_gaertner@nps.gov.

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