How To Apply

The following describes the steps you must follow to submit an application for Online Grants from Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF).

Please read this page thoroughly and then follow the steps completely and in order.

Step 1 - Create an account

You must first Create an Accountand then click "Submit"
Follow the steps below to begin the pre-application.

Step 2 - Pre-Application

While filling out the pre-application you will be providing basic information about your grant request. Complete the pre-application and select "Submit". You will need the following information to complete the pre-application:

Project Title
IRS 501(c)(3) status
Federal EIN
Grant category
Brief description of how the funds being requested will be used
Amount of request

Step 3 - Submit for Pre-Approval

The next screen will indicate that your pre-application has been submitted and accepted by the system. If you do not qualify based on our current funding guidelines, you will be advised at this time. If your pre-application does meet our current funding guidelines, you will see a screen telling you this.

At this point, your pre-application will be forwarded to the Mat-Su Health Foundation for review. This review normally takes from 7 to 10 days.

Upon further review, you will receive a letter via email from our office stating whether your pre-application is approved or denied. If your pre-application is approved your login ID and your account will be activated. At that point, you may return to this website, login, and proceed with the application process.

If your pre-application is denied, your account login will not be activated and your pre-application will not be subject to further review.

Only after pre-application approval will the system allow you to proceed to step 4.

Step 4 - Application

You will be asked to provide additional information about the organization requesting funds and specific details about how the funds being requested will be used.

Step 5 - Narrative

Compose a narrative no more than two (2) single-spaced pages that provides the information in the order requested.

Brief history of the organization; mission; services provided; geographic area served; number of beneficiaries.
Description of the project for which funding is requested. Identify the need for the project, its current status, and a timeline for implementation.
Description of total cost of the project, including a list of specific items and costs.
List the source and amount of any project funds raised to date or pending, the amount of the MSHF request, and, if relevant, how the organization anticipates raising the balance.

Although this information will be entered online, you may want to compose your narrative within Word and then cut-and-paste into our form.

Step 6 - Attachments

Gather the following support documents:

Letter from the IRS granting the organization requesting the granting non-profit 501(c)(3) status.
List of board of directors with affiliations for each member
A representative list of contributors (grant makers) to your project and organization, including the MSHF, during the preceding two fiscal years, including amounts granted by each. Please limit this list to a single page.
Most recent balance sheet available.
Twelve-month statement of revenues and expenses for most recently completed year.
Current year operating budget, showing anticipated sources of both revenues and expenses.

Step 7 - Finalize

Before you submit your grant application, please be sure that your application packet conforms to the following:

Applications must be typed.
Submit the original and one (1) photocopy of the entire package.
Do not use staples, binders or elaborate packaging.
Make certain your application is complete and accurate. You will avoid unnecessary delay in the evaluation of your request by providing a complete and well crafted application.

Be sure that the project budget adds up correctly. If relevant, include a detailed list of the specific items you propose to purchase and their cost.
The Chief Executive or top ranking officer is required to sign the application cover sheet checklist.

Finally, the last step is to print, sign, and assemble all the required documents, and then submit the complete assembled application packet to the Mat-Su Health Foundation office.

There are Two Funding Cycles Each Year

Completed grants applications may be submitted by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) between the following dates:

Cycle 1 is January 1 to February 28 (excluding weekends)
Cycle 2 is June 1 to July 31 (excluding weekends)

Applications received during the respective funding cycles will be reviewed within the two months following the cycle deadline. Applicants will be notified once a decision has been made.