9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Tops $18.56 Billion in Awards Ahead of 25th Anniversary

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund's August 2026 monthly statistics report shows the reopened, permanently authorized fund has now received more than 112,000 claims and paid out over $18.56 billion in awards to more than 77,000 claimants since it reopened in 2011 — up from roughly $10.2 billion as of early 2026. VCF Special Master Allison Turkel used the milestone to encourage eligible victims to register, noting the fund is still receiving hundreds of new applications every month — roughly 750 monthly, or about 25 per day — nearly 25 years after the attacks, as illnesses tied to Ground Zero toxic dust exposure continue to emerge. Up to 400,000 people who lived, worked, attended school, or visited the designated New York City exposure zones may ultimately be eligible. The VCF also announced administrative updates in August, including claims-management system enhancements (Aug. 17) and a policy update on matching sarcoidosis to World Trade Center exposure (Aug. 20).