9/11 Memorial Act Grant
🏛 National Park Service (DOI-NPS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits that own or operate on-site memorials commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
Eligible memorials must be located in the United States at or near the attack sites. Organizations must have been in existence on the date the 9/11 Memorial Act was enacted.
Covered memorials must offer free admission to active/retired military, registered first responders, and 9/11 victim family members. Free public admission must be available at least one hour per week.
Funding supports operations, security, and maintenance of these memorials.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project narrative describing memorial operations and maintenance needs
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Documentation of free admission policies
- Evidence of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status and tax-exempt determination letter
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 National Park Service
- 📧 FA_EastCCO@nps.gov
- 📞 202-697-2035
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 15.964 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$2,750,000
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$2,500,000
Top States by Funding
- NY 2 awards $8.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 15.964). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2020 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2021 | $2,500,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,750,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,000,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,000,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $4,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $4,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits that own or operate on-site 9/11 memorials at the World Trade Center or Pentagon sites. Organizations must have existed on the date the 9/11 Memorial Act was enacted.
What must covered memorials provide?
Free admission for military, first responders, and 9/11 victim families. Free public admission hours at least weekly.
What can the grant fund?
Operations, security, and maintenance of covered 9/11 memorials.
How much funding is available?
Individual grants range from $100,000 to $4,000,000. Total program funding is $4,000,000.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes. Applicants must provide matching funds as part of their project budget.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your memorial's operational costs and security needs. Use detailed budget breakdowns by category.
- Show how you serve eligible populations. Document free admission policies for military, responders, and victim families.
- Demonstrate free public admission. Provide evidence of weekly public access programs or open hours.
- Address long-term sustainability. Explain how funding supports continued operations beyond the grant period.
- Be specific about matching funds. Identify confirmed or committed cost-sharing sources early.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing documentation of free admission policies for military, first responders, and victim families. Vague budget narratives that don't clearly link costs to memorial operations and security. Insufficient detail on how grant funds ensure long-term operational sustainability.
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