Small Project Grants
The Trust, in accordance with its mission to improve the lives and circumstances of beneficiaries, awards one-time small project grants of up to $10,000 to create innovative new program ideas, substantially improve and supplement existing activities, or significantly increase the quality of ongoing projects.
Eligibility
Candidates for small project grants include private non-profit organizations or local governmental entities. Regular state programs and for-profit agencies are not eligible to apply.
Grant Amount
A total of $250,000 is available annually for small project grants, with approximately $80,000 available per grant cycle. Each project is limited to a maximum of $10,000.
Deadlines
Applications for small projects are accepted three times per calendar year. To be considered, application packets must be completed and received by The Trust office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- March 1
- July 1
- November 1
Any completed small projects grant applications submitted after the deadline will be held and considered in the next group of applications, unless withdrawn by the applicant.
Applications
To apply click here to access a new application.
To finish your application or to complete your report click here to access the grant application portal.
Guidelines
Small Project Funding Guidelines
Downloads
 
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Small Project Grants Awarded - March 2010
Funds support training, therapeutic programs and equipment purchases
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Small Project Grants Awarded - July 2010
Funding supports therapeutic programs, equipment purchases and training statewide
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Small Project Grants Awarded - November 2010
The Trust awarded $93,9380 in small project grants in November 2010.
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Small Projects Grants Awarded March 2011
The Trust awarded $90,300 in small projects grants to support therapeutic programs, mental health television programming, and equipment purchases. |
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Small Projects Grants Awarded July 2011
The Trust awarded $64,819 in small project grants to support therapeutic camps and purchase equipment. |
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Guidelines Small Project Grants – May 2011
Guidelines for requesting Small Project grants, which can be used for innovative projects or enhancement to an existing project directly improving the lives and independent functioning of Trust beneficiaries. (May 2011)
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Small Project Grants Awards - December 2011
Funds support teen counseling services, workshops, furniture and equipment purchases
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Small Project Grants Awarded - March 2012
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recently awarded $86,339 in grants for 11 projects around the state.
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