Target Wellness Grants

The Target Wellness Grants program is a funding opportunity offered by the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF), a private foundation committed to improving the health and wellness of residents living in Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough. MSHF is a nonprofit grantmaking organization that focuses on community-centered initiatives that promote health equity. The foundation supports a wide range of projects that benefit local residents and aligns its funding approach with principles of equity, inclusiveness, and measurable impact. MSHF’s broader mission is to ensure that all persons in the region have the opportunity to live a healthy life, and it collaborates with a variety of entities to make this possible. Target Wellness Grants are designed specifically for local projects with a maximum award of $25,000. These grants are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, allowing applicants to submit proposals at any time without being constrained by fixed application windows. The purpose of the grant is to support small-scale but impactful projects that improve health outcomes and wellness in the Mat-Su community. Acceptable uses of funding include support for programs and services, nonprofit financial sustainability, operating support, capacity building, technical assistance, leadership development, and capital projects. However, capital funding outside the Mat-Su Borough is limited to furniture, fixtures, and equipment that demonstrably benefit Mat-Su residents. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing under Alaska state law. In addition to nonprofits, the foundation may also consider proposals from other types of tax-exempt entities, such as educational institutions, tribal organizations, faith-based entities, community councils, and government agencies, provided that the funded activities align with the foundation’s charitable purposes. Projects must serve Mat-Su residents, and the foundation explicitly prohibits funding for individuals, for-profit entities, discriminatory organizations, political campaign activities, and projects that solely benefit Mat-Su Regional Medical Center or competitive programs with exclusionary practices. To apply, applicants must complete an online application form via the Mat-Su Health Foundation’s grant portal. Required information includes the organization’s legal name and Tax ID, contact details, project title, requested funding amount, project budget, timeline, a detailed project description, statement of need, target population, community support, and organizational revenue sources. Applicants can save their progress and return later to finalize submissions, and any required progress reporting will also be conducted through the same online portal. The application process is open continuously without a defined close date due to its rolling nature. Although there is no formal review timeline or award notification date specified, applicants may contact the foundation for more details. The primary point of contact for inquiries is the grants management team, reachable via grantsmanagement@healthymatsu.org. While no deadlines or Q&A periods are formally stated, applicants are encouraged to review the foundation’s grant guidelines before submitting. This grant opportunity is particularly accessible for smaller community organizations and entities with localized health and wellness goals, as it provides flexible funding with relatively straightforward application requirements. The Target Wellness Grants offer an important mechanism for driving grassroots health improvements and

Applicants should review grant guidelines before applying.