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This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of the Interior to provide funding for memorials honoring veterans, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. The program will award grants up to $100,000 to local governments and nonprofit organizations for constructing, restoring, renovating, or maintaining memorials that commemorate individuals or groups who have demonstrated exemplary public service or acts of bravery. To be eligible, applicants must submit an application and provide non-Federal matching funds equal to at least 50% of the grant amount, which can include in-kind support. The bill prioritizes projects with strong local community support and focuses on memorials for veterans who served after April 6, 1917, military members killed in the line of duty, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. Memorials must be owned by local governments or nonprofits and be permanent outdoor structures, excluding items inside buildings or structures primarily used for other purposes. The program is authorized $2 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and the Secretary of the Interior will oversee the grant selection process, ensuring that memorials honor local heroes who have made significant contributions to their communities or the United States.

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