9/11 Memorial Act Grant
This grant funds the operation, security, and maintenance of U.S. memorials at 9/11 attack sites, requiring free admission for military, first responders, victims' families, and public access weekly.
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$4,000,000 per award; estimated total program funding: $4,000,000; 1–3 awards expected; project period typically up to 1 year.
Summary: Supports the operation, security, maintenance, and public access of on-site memorials at the World Trade Center and Pentagon commemorating the events and victims of September 11, 2001.
Key Information: 1:1 non-federal cost match is required; only 501(c)(3) organizations that own/operate a covered memorial at the attack sites are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity provides competitive funding to support the continued operation, security, maintenance, preservation, and public accessibility of on-site memorials established at the World Trade Center and Pentagon attack sites to commemorate the events and victims of September 11, 2001. The program aims to ensure these memorials remain accessible to the public and eligible groups, sustain or improve their facilities, and provide educational opportunities for future generations. Covered memorials must offer free admission to active and retired military, registered first responders to the 9/11 attacks, family members of victims, and provide free public admission hours at least once per week.
