The Anchorage Park Foundation is seeking grant proposals for community-based projects that improve the well-being of the community and urban environment in Anchorage. Two separate grant opportunities are offered concurrently, the Community Challenge Grant and the Neighborhood Forest Grant. Project proposals are due for both grant opportunities by 5 pm on March 20, 2024.
The Community Challenge Grant provides funding on a competitive basis for projects that improve Anchorage parks, trails, greenbelts, and recreation centers. Projects must benefit municipal park land and have meaningful community involvement. Grant funding is provided by Rasmuson Foundation to support community engagement and stewardship of public spaces. There is $200,000 available for awards up to $40,000. A 1:1 match of requested project funds is required. Read the Request for Proposals below to learn how to apply for a Community Challenge Grant. View past Community Challenge Grant Projects
The Neighborhood Forest Grant provides funding on a competitive basis for projects that restore, reforest, and sustain urban forests on public or private land. Projects must benefit underserved areas in north Anchorage and have meaningful community involvement. Grant funding is provided by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, an historic investment to boost the nation’s tree cover in urban and rural communities nationwide. There is $200,000 available for awards up to $25,000. No match funding required. Read the below Request for Proposals to learn how to apply for a Neighborhood Forest Health Grant.
Two project assistance workshops with park planners, landscape architects, and forest health experts offer applicants free guidance on proposed projects. Applicants may submit one grant proposal to each open opportunity.
Important Dates:
- January 22, 2024 – Request for proposals announced
- February 29, 2024 – In-person project assistance at the Fairview Rec Center 5:30-7:30pm
- March 6, 2024 – Online project assistance from 5:30-7:30pm (Teams link to be shared soon)
- March 20, 2024, 5 pm – Application deadline
- April 24, 2024 – Awards announced
- May 17, 2024 – Project kickoff event
- October 31, 2025 – Project end date
Contact:
Diana Rhoades, Program Director
(907) 249-6652
Diana@Anchorageparkfoundation.org
Thank you to the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program, Rasmuson Foundation, the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department, and the Anchorage Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for partnering with the Anchorage Park Foundation on these grant programs.
