The Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) Grant Program provides federal funding through a competitive process to organizations and entities working to preserve historic Japanese American confinement sites and their history, including: private nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; and other public entities, for the preservation and interpretation of U.S. confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II. JACS grants support projects that identify, research, evaluate, interpret, protect, restore, repair, and acquire historic confinement sites in order that present and future generations may learn and gain inspiration from these sites and that these sites will demonstrate the Nation’s commitment to equal justice under the law.
Over $2.7 million in grants were awarded in 2026 to preserve and interpret World War II Japanese American confinement sites.
JACS grants are awarded to preserve and interpret U.S. sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II.
Grantees should meet the requirements outlined in their grant agreement. The JACS Grant reporting forms provide detailed guidance.
Last updated: September 23, 2026