2023 MTA Grant Recipients
Major Grants
Launched in 2020, the MTA Foundation’s Grant program is robust and impactful. With a drive to be 100% mission-specific in its giving, the program has started off with a bang! So far, we have given to incredibly diverse projects. Click on the links below to learn more about each and to view their presentations to the MTA Foundation Board:
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Tinker Time
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UAA College of Engineering
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Wasilla High School Living Lab
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Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc.
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Mat-Su Career & Technical High School (CTHS)
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MY House & NineStar
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Colony High School
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Palmer Museum of History and Art
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UAA Summer Engineering Academies
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Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum
Recipients
Colony High School
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The CHS Metal Knights Team 12651 will build a primary and backup robot to compete in state competitions and beyond. They will learn the process of engineering design, programming, troubleshooting, and teamwork while facing the challenges for this year's competition.
MY House & NineStar
Recipient
All youth experiencing homelessness, and youth at risk of becoming homeless, are empowered to be contributing, self-supporting members of their community. We provide safe shelter and wrap-around services for youth with a hand-up not a hand-out philosophy.
Mat-Su Career & Technical High School (CTHS)
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CTHS prepares students for career and college success by engaging students in an enriched learning environment that fuels their ambition through real-world experiences, inspires excellence through rigor, and empowers leadership through lifelong learning.
Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc.
Recipient
To enable Seniors that live in the Mat-Su Valley to live independently as possible for as long as possible.
Wasilla High School Living Lab
Recipient
$300,000 total budget to upgrade library. MTA Foundation request will fund 3D printers and CNC machines.
UAA College of Engineering
Recipient
Summer Engineering Academies for 2023
Tinker Time
Recipient
The goal of this project is to fund STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) equipment for Tinker Time- a mini children’s museum in Palmer, Alaska. A place for families to play and learn together!
Colony High School
Recipient
The CHS Metal Knights Team 12651 will build a primary and backup robot to compete in state competitions and beyond. They will learn the process of engineering design, programming, troubleshooting, and teamwork while facing the challenges for this year's competition.
MY House & NineStar
Recipient
All youth experiencing homelessness, and youth at risk of becoming homeless, are empowered to be contributing, self-supporting members of their community. We provide safe shelter and wrap-around services for youth with a hand-up not a hand-out philosophy.
Mat-Su Career & Technical High School (CTHS)
Recipient
CTHS prepares students for career and college success by engaging students in an enriched learning environment that fuels their ambition through real-world experiences, inspires excellence through rigor, and empowers leadership through lifelong learning.
Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc.
Recipient
To enable Seniors that live in the Mat-Su Valley to live independently as possible for as long as possible.
Wasilla High School Living Lab
Recipient
$300,000 total budget to upgrade library. MTA Foundation request will fund 3D printers and CNC machines.
UAA College of Engineering
Recipient
Summer Engineering Academies for 2023
Tinker Time
Recipient
The goal of this project is to fund STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) equipment for Tinker Time- a mini children’s museum in Palmer, Alaska. A place for families to play and learn together!
Colony High School
Recipient
The CHS Metal Knights Team 12651 will build a primary and backup robot to compete in state competitions and beyond. They will learn the process of engineering design, programming, troubleshooting, and teamwork while facing the challenges for this year's competition.
MY House & NineStar
Recipient
All youth experiencing homelessness, and youth at risk of becoming homeless, are empowered to be contributing, self-supporting members of their community. We provide safe shelter and wrap-around services for youth with a hand-up not a hand-out philosophy.
Mat-Su Career & Technical High School (CTHS)
Recipient
CTHS prepares students for career and college success by engaging students in an enriched learning environment that fuels their ambition through real-world experiences, inspires excellence through rigor, and empowers leadership through lifelong learning.
Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc.
Recipient
To enable Seniors that live in the Mat-Su Valley to live independently as possible for as long as possible.
Wasilla High School Living Lab
Recipient
$300,000 total budget to upgrade library. MTA Foundation request will fund 3D printers and CNC machines.
UAA College of Engineering
Recipient
Summer Engineering Academies for 2023
Tinker Time
Recipient
The goal of this project is to fund STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) equipment for Tinker Time- a mini children’s museum in Palmer, Alaska. A place for families to play and learn together!
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