Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grant (Alaska)

The Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation (MSTPF) provides grants to expand and enhance the valley’s trail network and parks.

Donor Name: Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation

State: Alaska

Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind

Deadline: 07/30/2025

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The MSTPF supports organizations that advance quality trails and parks in the Mat-Su Borough. The foundation considers applications for financial assistance on a competitive basis each quarter as funding availability allows:

New trails and parks
Physical improvements or development of trails and trailheads, parks, and recreation sites
Trail, park and playground amenities, equipment and signage
Planning and surveying.

Grant Categories

$20,000
- $20,000 and below – No match required; however, the match is encouraged.
$50,000
- $20,001 – $50,000 – Minimum Match of 3:1 is required: Cash or In-kind. Ex: a $40,000 total project budget would mean the applicant provides $10,000 cash and in-kind match. Half of the match must be cash totaling at least $5,000. In-kind grantee volunteer hours are limited to $28.54 per hour. In-Kind Match may not exceed 50% of the match. Contractors willing to donate time not associated with the grantee may do so at the rate they normally charge.)
$100,000
- $50,001 – $100,000 – Minimum Match of 2:1 required: Cash and In-kind match accepted. In-kind match may not exceed 50% of the total match—same in-kind terms as above.

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective grantees must be legal entities, provide services or benefits to Mat-Su area residents and have a tax identification number (EIN) to qualify for grants: