The National September 11 Memorial and Museum and 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center

On behalf of the Office of the Secretary of War/Office of the Under Secretary of War (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)) the Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) seeks applications for sole-source awards from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the Pentagon Memorial Fund.

Program Details

Washington Headquarters Services is a federal agency that offers the The National September 11 Memorial and Museum and 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Washington Headquarters Services through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Washington Headquarters Services or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1M – $24M. Applications are due by July 10, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 712110. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to museum

Award details

Award range: $1M – $24M. Applications close on July 10, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture