Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants
Can you apply?
This grant is for Japanese American organizations educating the public about WWII-era Japanese American confinement and its historical significance.
Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations located within the United States. Organizations must promote understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity by illustrating the Japanese American experience throughout U.S. history. No other organization types are eligible.
Projects must educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during WWII. Awards range from $750,000 to $2,000,000, with cost sharing required.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for Japanese American organizations educating the public about WWII-era Japanese American confinement and its historical significance.
Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations located within the United States. Organizations must promote understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity by illustrating the Japanese American experience throughout U.S. history. No other organization types are eligible.
Projects must educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during WWII. Awards range from $750,000 to $2,000,000, with cost sharing required.
Program description
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (Public Law 117-328, Sec 644) reauthorized the Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) Grant Program and established the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education (JACE) grants, which seeks to educate the public about the historical importance of understanding Japanese American confinement in the United States during World War II, so that present and future generations may learn from Japanese American confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice under the law.Through a competitive grant process, the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education (JACE) grants will provide financial assistance to Japanese American organizations for large impactful education projects. Up to $10 million was authorized for the life of the JACE grants. Individual awards shall be in an amount not less than $750,000. Eligible grant applicants are limited to Japanese American organizations, defined in the authorizing legislation as, “… a private nonprofit organization within the United States established to promote the understanding and appreciation of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the United States by illustrating the Japanese American experience throughout the history of the United States.” Projects must educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of understanding Japanese American confinement during World War II, so that present and future generations may learn from Japanese American confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice under the law.The National Park Service seeks projects from Japanese American organizations that will have a meaningful and lasting impact on educating the public about the historical importance of understanding Japanese American confinement during World War II, so that present and future generations may learn from Japanese American confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice under the law.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for Japanese American organizations educating the public about WWII-era Japanese American confinement and its historical significance.
Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations located within the United States. Organizations must promote understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity by illustrating the Japanese American experience throughout U.S. history. No other organization types are eligible.
Projects must educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during WWII. Awards range from $750,000 to $2,000,000, with cost sharing required.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Organizational profile (mission, location, staff, educational activities, audience)
- Project narrative describing educational approach and public impact
- Budget and cost-sharing documentation
- Evidence of nonprofit status and organizational location within U.S.
Program contact
- 👤 National Park Service
- 📧 katie_gaertner@nps.gov
- 📞 202-697-2035
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 15.933 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,639,151
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$1,012,001
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$851,826
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$776,775
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$652,296
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$613,150
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$533,000
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$471,606
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$424,760
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$421,643
Top States by Funding
- CA 48 awards $8.9M
- WA 11 awards $4.8M
- WY 7 awards $1.8M
- CO 7 awards $1.0M
- AR 2 awards $0.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 15.933). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2019 | $2,865,395 | |
| 2020 | $3,154,933 | |
| 2021 | $3,226,179 | |
| 2022 | $3,450,167 | |
| 2023 | $3,408,083 | |
| 2024 | $2,938,421 | |
| 2025 est. | $3,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $3,000,000 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply?
Only private nonprofit organizations that specifically promote understanding of the Japanese American experience and ethnic diversity are eligible. Your organization's primary mission must align with educating about Japanese American history and confinement.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is June 15, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What kinds of projects are funded?
Projects must educate the public about WWII-era Japanese American confinement and its historical significance. Large, impactful educational initiatives are prioritized.
What are the award amounts?
Individual awards range from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Cost sharing is required as part of the application.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes, this is a competitive grant program with limited total funding. Peer reviewers assess how well organizations align with program eligibility and project impact criteria.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document how your organization meets all three eligibility criteria in your organizational profile section.
- Emphasize the lasting public impact of your education project, not just immediate reach.
- Detail your cost-sharing plan early; funders want to see community investment in your project.
- Connect your project to the educational goal of teaching present and future generations about Japanese American confinement.
- Highlight your organization's track record in educational programming and audience engagement.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying as an organization without a primary mission focused on Japanese American experience. Submitting projects that lack clear educational public impact or lasting significance. Underestimating the cost-sharing requirement or failing to secure partner commitments early.
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