Grant Program

The MTA Foundation’s grant program focuses on developing large-scale programs, for requests over $5,000, that will help prepare individuals with the technical skills essential to thrive and grow in the economy of the future. Emphasizing the potential of emerging technological minds will bolster technological growth and strengthen relationships between various schools, businesses, organizations and individuals within the communities that MTA serves.

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Grant Program

The MTA Foundation Mission is to pioneer a more robust and connected community through education and other activities in the MTA service area.

The MTA Foundation Board awards grants over $5,000 to 501c3 non-profit organizations for large-scale projects that further this mission.

Application

Applicants can submit their application by clicking the link below. Please download the zip file here for the required templates for the application below.

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Review

Grant applications are reviewed 4 times a year. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Board meeting when their project is under review to answer any Board questions. Please contact info@mtafoundation.org to schedule. The MTA Foundation Board has deferred all 2025 Grant Submissions until their October Board Meeting.

Recipients

Alaska Business Week

Recipient
Hosting a one-week entrepreneurship camp to work in teams to learn the fundamentals of business, culminating in financial presentations to local business leaders.

Colony High School

Recipient
FANUC Milling and Machine Certification Program, which will allow the Matanuska Susitna Borough School District, through Colony High School, to train and certify students in the machinist field.

UAA College of Engineering

Recipient
Hosting four weeklong sessions of the UAA Summer Engineering Academies at Mat-Su College in Palmer to create STEM educational opportunities for students and families in the Valley.