Closed · P25AS00350 · CFDA 15.964 · Discretionary

9/11 Memorial Act Grant

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Park Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$4M
Award range
Closed
Status
September 3, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

9/11 Memorial Act Grant is a closed discretionary listing from National Park Service that offered $100,000 -- $4,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$4M
award range
Closed
application status
15.964
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 9/11 Memorial Act Grant - is cataloged under number P25AS00350 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.964, posted by National Park Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 29, 2025 and last updated on September 2, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $4,000,000. The agency has projected $4.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 3, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $4,000,000

Close Date

September 3, 2025

Posting Duration: Post the NOFO on Grants.gov for a minimum of 7 calendar days, with the closedate/ti me clearly stated.Required Language in NOFO: Include a statement that the posti ng is shorter than 30 days pursuant to a determination by the Federal awarding agency head"s delegate under 2 CFR 200.204(b), due to the expedited award requirement under the 9/11 Memorial Act (Public Law 115-413, 132 Stat.5427-29).

Posted

August 29, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$4,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of the on-site memorials of the events and victims of the September 11, 2001. For the purposes of this grant, these on-site memorials are referred to as "covered memorials". A "covered memorial" is defined as a memorial located in the United States established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, at the sites of the attacks. In addition, covered memorials must offer free admission to active and retired members of the military, registered first responders to the 9/11 attacks, and family members of victims of the attacks as well as offer free admission hours to the public at least once per week.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Ian Armstrong ian_armstrong@nps.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 29, 2025
Close Date September 3, 2025
Archive Date September 5, 2025
Last Updated September 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "9/11 Memorial Act Grant", offered by National Park Service. It is associated with CFDA program 15.964. The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of the on-site memorials of the events and victims of the September 11, 2001. For...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 3, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $4,000,000. Total estimated funding: $4,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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