Opportunity Listing - Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants

Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants

Agency: National Park Service

Assistance Listings: 15.933 -- Preservation of Japanese American Confinement Sites

Last Updated: April 30, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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 the organization for this funding opportunity based on the organizational profile provided in the application.If the organization is eligible, it may apply as the primary applicant representing a group of collaborating partners. If NPS selects your proposal for funding, as the primary applicant, you will be programmatically, legally, and fiscally responsible for the award. The recipient may not function solely as a fiscal agent but must make substantive contributions to the success of the project.

Grantor contact information

Description

Katie Gaertner katie_gaertner@nps.gov

Email

katie_gaertner@nps.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Appendix-A-JACE-2026_NOFO.docx	Appendix-A-JACE-2026 NOFO.docx	Apr 30, 2026 03:18 PM UTC
2026_JACE_NOFO_P26AS00020.docx	2026 JACE NOFO P26AS00020.docx	Apr 30, 2026 04:07 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: June 15, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET, on the listed application due date.

Application process

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Award

$2,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$750,000

Award Minimum

$2,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

P26AS00020

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

April 30, 2026

Archive date:

December 31, 2026