9/11 Memorial Act Grant

The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of on-site memorials of the events and victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Eligible entities are limited to organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the focus of which is the operations and preservation of a covered memorial. Key aspects of the grant include: • Providing for the operation, security, and maintenance of covered memorials • Preserving memorial grounds • Educating future generations • Supporting required public access • Increasing visitation by economically disadvantaged visitors • Meeting the program objectives and producing measurable outputs and outcomes • Aligning with the 9/11 Memorial Act and its legislative authority