The Anchorage Trail Care Fund is designed to provide a source of funding for summer soft surface trail maintenance and construction projects in the Anchorage Bowl, from Girdwood to Eklutna.
Donor Name: The Alaska Community Foundation
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
Grant awards will be up to $2,500.
Grant Period
Grant-funded projects must be completed within nine months from the date of grant disbursement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Geographic Requirement
- Organizations must serve Alaska. Organizations headquartered outside Alaska may apply but should demonstrate significant service to the state or partner with a local organization/group that does.
- Entity Type
- Organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation, individuals and organizations that have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation, Tribes and Tribal entities, K12 schools, city governments and boroughs, collaborations of nonprofit and public agencies, or other entities that have a designated charitable purpose will be considered. Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. 501(c)4, 501(c)6, and 501(c)7 organizations are not eligible for funding.
- Equal Opportunity
- Organizations must not improperly discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. ACF honors Tribal authority to provide preference to Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Likelihood of success: organization is capable and has a viable plan to achieve success.
- Additional funding sources: Organization has secured, or is in the process of securing, additional funds necessary for project completion.
- Public support for project: Project has demonstrated public support.
- Impact on Anchorage trail networks: Plan indicates a positive impact on trail usage through increased trail capacity, usability, and/or accessibility.
- Historical use of trail: (For trail maintenance proposals.) Evidence provided showing historic trail use by a variety of users.
- Sustainability: Projects should be designed to require minimal maintenance to retain their designed purpose.
- Alignment with SCORP: Projects should be aligned with the most current Alaska Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.
For more information, visit ACF.
