3-Year Programmatic Grants

Purpose: Support ongoing, multi-year community projects that recognize, preserve, and interpret the historic, scenic, and natural recreational resources and cultural landscapes of the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm historic transportation corridor.

Geographic Scope: Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area

Example Projects Funded:

• Museum development coordinator positions (e.g., Hope and Sunrise Historical Society - program development and exhibit refinement, museum hours support)
• Local history preservation projects (e.g., Moose Pass Public Library - preservation and sharing of community history)

Eligible Applicants:

• Community organizations
• Non-profit organizations
• Government agencies
• Organizations that have not previously received KMTA funding
• Organizations with prior KMTA funding that performed well

Application Requirements:

• Must clearly demonstrate how programmatic grant work differs from other grant projects if organization is applying for both 3-year programmatic and regular community-based grant in same year
• Both projects may not be awarded in the same year

Match Requirements:

• Cash contributions
• Volunteer hours
• Donated equipment rentals

Application Process

Timeline:

• Annual cycle with application period in January
• Deadline typically in March (e.g., March 6, 2020; March 12, 2021)
• Board review and award decisions in May

Required Materials:

1. Completed application form
2. 3-year project narrative describing:
   • Year-by-year project goals and objectives
   • How work differs from other grant projects (if applicable)
   • Timeline and implementation plan for all three years
   • Annual budget and match funding sources
   • How project aligns with KMTA mission
3. Letters of support (if applicable)
4. Evidence of matching funds or in-kind contributions
5. Organizational capacity and history documentation

Grant Agreement:

• KMTA issues formal grant agreement upon award covering three-year commitment

Reporting Requirements:

• Quarterly informal check-in via email or phone
• Quarterly narrative and expense reports (required for partial reimbursement)
• Final annual project reports required for final reimbursement
• Reporting deadlines typically at 3, 6, 9, and 12 month intervals each year

Reimbursement Process:

• Partial reimbursement available quarterly upon submission of reports
• Annual reimbursement upon completion of annual project reports
• Program continues for three years with annual renewal based on performance