Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants
- Posted
- April 30, 2026
- Closed
- June 15, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $2,000,000
- Award floor
- $750,000
- Program funding
- $2,000,000
- Expected awards
- 2
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 15.933
- Category
- Environment
- Archives
- December 31, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 15.933 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $5.2M
- FY2026 obligated
- $0
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 58
Top recipients: Densho, Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation, National Japanese American Historical Society Inc, Utah State University, United Tribes Technical College
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
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
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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…
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