[National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov)

September 4, 2025 (Noon MT)

Award range: $100,000–$4,000,000 | Estimated total funding: $4,000,000 | 1–3 awards expected

Supports operation, security, and maintenance of on-site memorials at the World Trade Center and Pentagon commemorating the events and victims of September 11, 2001.

1:1 non-federal match required; eligibility strictly limited to operators of memorials at the original attack sites.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity provides competitive funding to support the ongoing operation, security, and maintenance of on-site memorials dedicated to victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Eligible memorials—referred to as “covered memorials”—must be located at the original attack sites in the United States and must offer free admission to active and retired military, registered first responders to the 9/11 attacks, victims’ families, and provide free public admission hours at least once per week. The program is authorized under the 9/11 Memorial Act (Public Law 115-413). --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: **September 4, 2025 (Noon Mountain Time)** - Anticipated award date: September 5, 2025 - Anticipated project period: September 5, 2025 – September 30, 2026 *Note: The application window is shorter than 30 days due to expedited requirements under the 9/11 Memorial Act.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated total program funding:** $4,000,000 - **Award range:** $100,000 (minimum) to $4,000,000 (maximum) per award - **Expected number of awards:** 1–3 A non-federal cost share of at least 1:1 is required. Matching funds can include cash, in-kind contributions, or durable goods/materials. --- ## Eligibility - **Primary eligibility:** Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (as of the date of enactment), exempt under section 501(a), whose focus is the operation and preservation of a covered memorial. - **Covered memorials:** Must be located in the U.S. at the World Trade Center or Pentagon attack sites, established specifically to commemorate the events and honor the victims of 9/11. - **Additional requirements:** - Must own and/or operate the covered memorial. - Must offer free admission to certain groups and public free hours weekly. Entities not meeting these requirements are ineligible. --- ## Application Process - **Register:** Applicants must have an active registration in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). - **Apply via Grants.gov:** Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360411) by the deadline. - **Required documents:** - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A/B/C/D (Budget and Assurances, as applicable) - Detailed project narrative (max 20 pages) - Budget narrative and justification - Documentation of matching funds - Project abstract summary - Disclosure of lobbying activities (SF-LLL, if applicable) - Audit documentation or financial capability questionnaire (if required) Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. --- ## Additional Information - **Cost sharing:** 1:1 non-federal match required; must be documented in the application. - **Review criteria:** Applications are evaluated on project need, budget, impact on operations/security/maintenance, preservation/education, and ability to serve disadvantaged visitors. - **Reporting:** Awardees must submit financial and performance reports per federal requirements. - **Buy America:** Infrastructure projects must comply with Buy America preferences. - **Pre-award costs:** Not authorized unless specifically allowed in the Notice of Award. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360411) - [National Park Service 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program](https://www.nps.gov) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Document](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/911%20Memorial%20FAMD-1443-001%20Notice%20of%20Funding%20Opportunity%20v.%202025-2.docx) - [Appendix A: Application Package Forms](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Appendix-A-911%20Memorial%20FAMD-2025%20NOFO.docx) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Ian Armstrong | ian_armstrong@nps.gov | Program contact | | NPS FA Office | FA_EastCCO@nps.gov | General assistance |

9/11 Memorial Act Grant

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