Mini Grants
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority's Mini Grants fund equipment, supplies, and services to boost independence and quality of life for Alaskans with mental health, developmental, or cognitive conditions.
Funder: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Due Dates: October 6, 2026 (Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Mini Grants) | October 15, 2026 (Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Mini Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per beneficiary (Behavioral Health & I/DD, as of FY27) or $2,500 per beneficiary (Alzheimer's/Dementia); one award per year per beneficiary.
Summary: Small grants for equipment, supplies, and services to improve quality of life and independence for Trust beneficiaries, awarded through agencies.
Key Information: Behavioral Health & I/DD Mini Grants paused until October 2026; Alzheimer's/Dementia Mini Grants remain open monthly.
Description
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority's Mini Grants program provides small, need-based grants to benefit Alaskans who experience mental illness, developmental disabilities, chronic alcoholism and substance use disorders, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, or traumatic brain injury. These grants support a wide range of equipment, supplies, and services that enhance quality of life, increase independence, and promote healthier, more productive lifestyles for Trust beneficiaries. Mini grants are awarded to agencies acting on behalf of eligible individuals; direct applications from individuals or families are not accepted.
