The NPS World War II Heritage Cities program recognizes the historic importance of the United States’ involvement in World War II. The Secretary of the Interior may designate up to one city (jurisdiction) from each state and territory as an American World War II Heritage City. More information about the program is located here: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/worldwarii/americanheritagecity.htm

Grantees must be within a designated NPS American World War II Heritage City in order to receive funding under this grant. 

MEMO__WWII Heritage City minigrants 2026.pdf

The Notice of Funding Opportunity is here: NOFO American WWII Heritage Cities WWII Museum_final 1.16.25 (1).pdf

Budget form: WWII Heritage Cities BUDGET FORM.xlsx