How much funding does Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program) provide?

Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program) provides $1,000 - $5,000 in funding.

Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program)

ANACOSTIA TRAILS HERITAGE AREA INC

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

July 1, 2026

84 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program)

Overview: A mini-grant program designed to provide essential funding for innovative exhibits, tours, planning, art programs, historic preservation, marketing, conservation, and projects.

Geographic Scope: State-certified Anacostia Trails Heritage Area boundary (Maryland)

Focus Areas:

Trails: Cycling, pedestrian, and trail amenities supporting local and tourist use; trail clean-ups, bike parking, wayfinding, bike repair stations, bottle fill stations, placemaking along trails, connecting trails to towns

History: Research and interpretation of historical themes and persons; walking tour brochures or websites, event promotion, exhibits, oral histories, podcasts, research, interpretive signage (NPS standards required), digitization projects, printing. Special consideration for projects illuminating underrepresented stories and perspectives

Education: Educational programs connecting students of all ages to history, art, and culture; museum-in-a-box creation, traveling programs, educational planning, program implementation, field trip bus costs

Arts: Arts, culture, performance, and cultural endeavors including murals, public performances, intangible history, and related marketing/outreach

What is NOT Funded: Capital projects; bricks-and-mortar projects; repairs

Eligibility:

Non-profits and municipalities in the state-certified Anacostia Trails Heritage Area boundary

Other government agencies, individuals, and for-profit businesses may partner with eligible organizations

Upon request, must provide: IRS letter of determination, bylaws, articles of incorporation (nonprofits), municipal charter (government agencies), latest financial statement

Match Requirements:

1:1 match with non-state funding (cash) or in-kind contributions

Up to 100% of matching funds can be in-kind

In-kind funds can be documented pro bono services, staff time, or volunteer hours (current state volunteer rate: $32.82/hour as established by Independent Sector)

Contact: info@anacostiatrails.org

Award Timeline: Applications are first-come, first-served. Staff reviews for eligibility, completeness, relevance, and impact within 2 weeks. If selected, awards made within 1 month.

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Methods:
1. Complete application online (link provided on website), OR
2. Email complete application to info@anacostiatrails.org with subject line: ORGANIZATION NAME – ROCKET GRANT

Timeline:

Applications accepted, reviewed, and awarded on rolling basis starting July 1 each year

Staff review for eligibility, completeness, relevance, and impact within 2 weeks

Awards made within 1 month of selection

Required Materials:

Grant Application (form available on website)

Grant Budget (example provided on website)

Proof of eligibility upon request (IRS letter of determination, bylaws, articles of incorporation, municipal charter, financial statement)

Evaluation Criteria:

Consistent with existing interpretive themes and/or programs, projects, and activities in the heritage area

Includes collaborative partnerships

Enhances visitor experience by tourists and/or residents

Leverages other funding (match should be in-hand or committed)

Demonstrates ability to initiate, administer, and complete project within proposed timeframe

Past record of success

Fund Release:

Portion (typically 50%-75%) released upon completion of grant agreement

Additional portions can be released at agreed-upon intervals and/or at project conclusion

Final report filing required to receive final grant remainder

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Fields of Work

Deadline

October 1, 2026

Annual

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Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program)

Overview

Rocket Grants (Mini-Grant Program)

How to Apply

Application Process

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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