Discretionary

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) was awarded a $125,000 Project Grant by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the National Historical Publications and Records Grants program (CFDA 89.003). The grant funding will be used to preserve and digitize historical records about Japanese American foodways and culinary experiences during World War II internment camps. The project aims to deepen national understanding of the Japanese American experience through the preservation and interpretation of these cultural narratives, including the development of historical culinary workshops, documentary videos, community engagement programs, and public art installations. This grant builds upon JACCC's previous work in securing federal funding to research and document the agricultural practices and food-related experiences of Japanese Americans in World War II relocation centers.