Remembering Our Local Heroes Act

HR 5318, the "Remembering Our Local Heroes Act," creates a federal grant program to fund construction, restoration, or maintenance of memorials honoring specific community contributors. The program provides up to $100,000 per project to local governments or nonprofits for memorials commemorating veterans (since 1917), fallen military personnel, law enforcement officers, or firefighters. Applicants must provide at least 50% non-Federal matching funds (including in-kind contributions) and demonstrate community support, with priority given to projects memorializing individuals with exemplary service or acts of bravery. The program is funded at $2 million annually from 2024 through 2028, excluding interior structures or memorials not meeting the defined criteria.