Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Mini Grant

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Mini Grant, offered by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, provides financial support of up to $2,500 to agencies on behalf of eligible beneficiaries. This program aims to enhance the quality of life for Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities through essential supplies and services. Applications are accepted monthly, with deadlines on the 15th of each month, ensuring timely assistance for those in need.

ABOUT THE TRUST
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is a state corporation that administers the Alaska Mental Health Trust, a perpetual trust, to improve the lives of beneficiaries. The Trust operates much like a foundation, using its resources to ensure that Alaska has a comprehensive, integrated mental health program.
Beneficiaries of the Trust include the following broad groups of Alaskans who experience:

• mental illness intellectual and developmental disabilities substance use disordersAlzheimer's disease and related dementia traumatic brain injuries

The Trust also works in prevention and early intervention services for individuals at risk of becoming beneficiaries. The Trust considers prevention of these conditions, where possible, to be part of its mandate.
The Trust awards mini-grants with an annual limit of one application of up to $2,500 per beneficiary, depending upon need. Mini grants are only awarded to an agency on behalf of a beneficiary. Developmental Disabilities (DD) mini-grants are awarded monthly throughout the fiscal year
The mini grant program provides beneficiaries of the Trust with a broad range of equipment, supplies, and services to improve their quality of life, increase independent functioning, and help them attain and maintain healthy and productive lifestyles.
Deadline
Mini grants are awarded monthly. Applications must be received by the close of business on the 15th of each month. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline rolls to the next business day.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from organizations working with Trust beneficiaries.The role of the applicant organization is to serve as a fiscal agent in administering grant funds.

Ineligibility

Applications received directly from individuals or their family members will not be considered.