The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant provides financial support to help keep memorials dedicated to the September 11, 2001, attacks running smoothly. These grants are meant for memorials located at the sites of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon attacks. The funds can be used for operations, security, and maintenance of these memorials.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that manage memorials located in the United States at the sites of the 9/11 attacks. These memorials must offer free admission to military members, first responders, and victims' families, and have free public admission at least once a week.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Memorials not located at the World Trade Center or Pentagon sites
- Memorials that do not offer free admission to required groups
- Organizations unable to meet cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of memorial location and purpose
- Documentation of free admission policies
- Financial statements for cost-sharing
- Detailed budget for grant use
- Organizational information and history
- Security and maintenance plans
- List of board members or managing staff
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with free admission requirements
- Prepare for cost-sharing obligations
- Verify eligibility of the memorial location
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, meaning any organization managing a memorial at the World Trade Center or Pentagon sites can apply. However, the memorial must offer free admission to active and retired military members, registered first responders to the 9/11 attacks, and family members of victims, as well as provide free admission hours to the general public at least once per week.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that manage memorials located in the United States at the sites of the 9/11 attacks. These memorials must offer free admission to military members, first responders, and victims' families, and have free public admission at least once a week.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Memorials not located at the World Trade Center or Pentagon sites
- Memorials that do not offer free admission to required groups
- Organizations unable to meet cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for the ongoing operation, security, and maintenance of the memorials. This includes costs related to staffing, utilities, security systems, and upkeep of the memorial site.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 5, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify memorial location eligibility
- Prepare documentation of free admission policies
- Gather financial documents for cost-sharing
- Draft a detailed budget for the grant
- Compile organizational history and structure
- Develop a security and maintenance plan
- Submit application by the deadline