Overview
Community-Engaged Alliance (CEA) administers the 9/11 Day grant program on behalf of participating Alliance for Campus Community Engagement (ACCE) organizations, supporting colleges and universities as they engage students in meaningful community service projects that honor September 11 through civic engagement and volunteerism.
Representing 400 member institutions, community colleges, public four-year universities, and independent colleges and universities, ACCE promotes public service, civic engagement, campus-community partnerships, and social mobility initiatives tailored to place-based and local contexts.
All 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance projects must take place between September 1, 2026, and September 25, 2026.
Grantees must commit to providing ACCE with a post-event report and follow all 9/11 Day branding, promotion, social media guidelines. Applicants must be prepared to report the following information to their ACCE contact within (7) days of the conclusion of the project and no later than October 1.
9/11 Day of Service Grant funding is made possible through the generous support of 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps.
Project Expectations
Successful projects should:
- Reporting Period: Date MOU signed & submitted -
September 30, 2026 - Pre/Post Event Reporting: attendance, POCs, budget, key
details. - Media Submission: promotion + photos/videos\Final Narrative: locations, volunteers, challenges, impact
stories - Program Recap: shared with your community
- Financial Closeout: final budget, return unspent funds, key
receipts - Record Retention: maintain records for 3 years
All reporting requirements are submitted through GLM.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
| June 22 | Toolkit Released |
| September 1 to 25 | Complete Community Service Project |
| October 1 | Post Event Report Due, Final Financial & Project Reporting Due |
| October 7 | Final Report, Program Wrap Up, Media Reporting |
Inspiration from Previous 9/11 Day Projects
Wondering what a successful 9/11 Day project looks like? Explore highlights from previous years to discover how campuses across our network have engaged students in meaningful service, built community partnerships, and honored September 11 through impactful volunteer projects.
Get inspired, borrow ideas, and see the difference these projects have made throughout our member campuses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
Need Assistance?
Our team is here to help throughout your project.
Whether you have questions about reporting, budgets, communications, or project implementation, don't hesitate to reach out to Cynthia Tindongan at cynthia@engagedalliance.org.