Clark County Approves $10M for 1 October Memorial Construction

The county will provide funding in stages to the Vegas Strong Fund nonprofit to build the first phase of the memorial.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:33pm

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Clark County has approved a $10 million grant to the Vegas Strong Fund nonprofit to help construct the first phase of the Forever One Memorial at the former 1 October festival grounds in Las Vegas. The funding will cover foundational elements like the Remembrance Ring, Angel Wall, and initial phase of the Community Plaza, with additional phases planned for the future.

Why it matters

The 1 October mass shooting in 2017 was a tragic event that deeply impacted the Las Vegas community. This memorial is an important step in honoring the victims and providing a place for the public to gather, reflect, and heal.

The details

The $10 million grant from Clark County will be paid out in stages tied to key construction milestones for Phase 1A of the memorial, which is budgeted at $22 million. The nonprofit Vegas Strong Fund will provide monthly reimbursement requests supported by documentation. The memorial must remain open to the public for at least 30 years, and the county reserves the right to audit spending and pull back funds if the terms are violated.

  • On Oct. 2, 2019, the Clark County Board of County Commissioners created the 1 October Memorial Committee.
  • On Sept. 5, 2023, the board selected the JCJ Architecture design concept for the memorial and dissolved the committee.
  • On April 2, 2024, the board designated Vegas Strong Fund as the nonprofit responsible for the memorial.
  • On April 8, 2026, the county approved the $10 million grant for Phase 1A construction.
  • The memorial must be open to the public by the 10th remembrance in 2027.

The players

Clark County

The local government entity in Nevada that is providing $10 million in funding for the construction of the 1 October memorial.

Vegas Strong Fund

The nonprofit organization responsible for fundraising, designing, and constructing the 1 October memorial.

1 October Memorial Committee

The committee created by the Clark County Board of County Commissioners in 2019 to oversee the memorial project.

JCJ Architecture

The design firm selected by the Clark County Board of County Commissioners in 2023 to create the primary design concept for the 1 October memorial.

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What’s next

The Vegas Strong Fund must obtain a building permit for Phase 1A and provide an executed construction contract in order to receive the first $5 million in funding from Clark County. After construction begins, the nonprofit can request additional disbursements up to the remaining $5 million as work is performed.

The takeaway

This significant funding commitment from Clark County demonstrates the community's continued dedication to honoring the victims of the 1 October tragedy and providing a meaningful memorial for the public to visit and reflect.