Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- P26AS00020
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $750,000 to $2,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- Points of contact
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- Katie Gaertner katie_gaertner@nps.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education (JACE) Grants program, administered by the Department of the Interior National Park Service, seeks large-scale educational projects from eligible Japanese American nonprofit organizations that will educate the public about Japanese American confinement during World War II and advance understanding of equal justice under law. Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations established to promote understanding of the Japanese American experience throughout U.S. history and must submit complete applications through Grants.gov by June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Merit review will assess nine criteria totaling 100 points: organizational profile and suitability (15 points), project needs and outcomes (10 points), work plan and activities (15 points), budget (10 points), personnel qualifications (10 points), audience reach (15 points), sustainability (10 points), community engagement (10 points), and organizational size considerations (5 points). All applicants must register in SAM.gov, obtain a Unique Entity Identifier, and provide required federal forms including SF-424, SF-424A or SF-424C, project narrative (not exceeding 12 pages), budget justification, project abstract, and assurance certifications.
The program anticipates $2 million in total funding for approximately two awards, with individual grants having a minimum value of $750,000 and a maximum authorized lifetime program budget of $10 million. A 50 percent non-federal cost share is required, though waivers may be requested with justification. Project performance will take place within the United States, with awards anticipated in Summer 2026 once funding is secured, and applicants should note that priority consideration is given to organizations with fewer than 100 employees.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
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.
Update #1 ·
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 JACE NOFO P26AS00020.docx | DOCX document | |
| Appendix-A-JACE-2026 NOFO.docx | DOCX document |
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