September 11 National Memorial Trail

CFDA 15.991 Active Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$300K FY2026
$150K
FY24
$248K
FY25*
$300K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 A project is underway to create a 1,300-mile commemorative trail and living tribute to the lives lost and the courage shown on September 11, 2001. Funding is being used to designate and map the official trail route, connect existing trails and roadways into a unified system,
create signage and interpretive materials to educate the public, and engage communities along the route in planning and stewardship.

Program Objective

This listing supports the designation of the ‘‘September 11th National Memorial Trail Route’’ to link the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The trail route will provide for a tribute to the family members and loved ones who were victims of the attack and the heroes of September 11th.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Government (general)
  • Federal
  • Private nonprofits
  • Other private organizations
  • State
  • City / township governments
  • Regional organizations
  • For-profit (large business)

Federal agencies, the State, localities, regional governmental
bodies, and private entities, for-profit entities (other than small business)

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov

Award Procedure

Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on project need and the amount of funding available each year.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 – 120 days.

Program details & compliance

Description

Financial Assistance to various entities to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal properties along the 9/11 Memorial Trail Route.

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Assistance may be used to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal properties along the 911 Trail Route.

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Stephen M Clark, Superintendent
724-329-5512
1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-09-08. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:18.