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Closed on Jun 15, 2026

Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants

National Park Service · Opportunity number P26AS00020

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 15, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberP26AS00020
AgencyNational Park Service
Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)15.933
PostedApr 30, 2026
DeadlineJun 15, 2026
Award ceiling$2,000,000
Award floor$750,000
Expected number of awards2
Estimated total program funding$2,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEnvironment
Last updated hereJun 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

The National Park Service (NPS) encourages proposals from applicants who identify themselves as a Japanese American organization as defined in the authorizing legislation (Public Law 117-328), "...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." For the purposes of this notice, NPS has identified the following criteria for an organization to be considered eligible based on the definition included in the authorizing legislation. To be eligible to apply, an organization must meet all three of the following eligibility criteria:The organization is a private nonprofit organization.The organization is located within the United States.The organization promotes an understanding and appreciation of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the United States by illustrating the Japanese American experience through the history of the United States.An organizational profile is required as part of the application package. In the organizational profile, applicants will provide information about the organization"s mission, location, staff, educational activities, and audience. This organizational profile will help NPS understand how the organization aligns with the criteria above. As part of the merit review process, peer reviewers will assess the institutional suitability of t...

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

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