Publication & Arts Grants

Purpose: Support publication and artistic 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

Eligible Project Types:

• Printed materials
• Digital productions
• Video projects
• Book reprints and publications
• Historical documentation and storytelling
• Community-focused artistic interpretations

Example Projects Funded:

• Book republication of historical accounts (e.g., "Gold Rush Wife" by Dorothy Frost - $5,000)
• Local history publications (e.g., "People, Paths, & Places: A Frontier History of Moose Pass, Alaska" - $9,895)
• Video projects combining history, adventure, and trails to encourage exploration and youth engagement ($14,990)

Eligible Applicants:

• Authors
• Publishers
• Non-profit organizations
• Community organizations
• Organizations that have not previously received KMTA funding: up to $10,000 limit
• Organizations with prior KMTA funding that performed well: up to $24,500 limit

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. Project narrative describing:
   • Project goals and objectives
   • Content and scope of publication/artistic work
   • Timeline and implementation plan
   • Budget and match funding sources
   • How project aligns with KMTA mission and values
3. Sample materials or detailed descriptions of the work
4. Letters of support (if applicable)
5. Evidence of matching funds or in-kind contributions

Grant Agreement:

• KMTA issues formal grant agreement upon award

Reporting Requirements:

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

Reimbursement Process:

• Partial reimbursement available quarterly upon submission of reports
• Final reimbursement upon completion of final project reports