The Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education (JACE) Grants, administered by the National Park Service, provide financial assistance for large impactful education projects that help the public understand the historical importance of Japanese American confinement in the United States during World War II. Authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (Public Law 117-328, Sec 644), these grants support projects that ensure present and future generations learn from this history and from the commitment of the United States to equal justice under the law.

Overview

The Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) Grant Program reauthorization established the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education grants through a competitive process. The program is listed under Assistance Listing 15.933 -- Preservation of Japanese American Confinement Sites. The National Park Service seeks projects from eligible 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.

Funding and Benefits

• Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 2
• Minimum Award Amount: $750,000
• Maximum Award Amount: $2,000,000
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
• 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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are limited to Japanese American organizations as defined in the authorizing legislation (Public Law 117-328). To be eligible, an organization must meet all three of the following criteria:

• The organization is a private nonprofit organization within the United States.
• The organization is a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (non-higher education).
• The organization promotes an 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.

An organizational profile is required as part of the application package, in which applicants provide information about the organization's mission, location, staff, educational activities, and audience. This profile helps the National Park Service assess how the organization aligns with the eligibility criteria. If eligible, an organization may apply as the primary applicant representing a group of collaborating partners. The recipient must not function solely as a fiscal agent but must make substantive contributions to the success of the project.

Application Process

Funding Opportunity Number: P26AS00020

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 PM ET on the application due date. The National Park Service encourages proposals from applicants who identify themselves as a Japanese American organization. Peer reviewers will assess institutional suitability based on the organizational profile submitted with the application.

Deadline and Timeline

• Closing Date: June 15, 2026
• Posted Date: April 30, 2026
• Archive Date: December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Contact Information

Grantor Contact: Katie Gaertner
Email: katie_gaertner@nps.gov