Anchorage Park Foundation outlines challenge grants, Rasmuson match and grantee kickoff

Feb 9, 2026

Anchorage Park Foundation Executive Director Beth Nordlund told a municipal committee the foundation will run a challenge-grant cycle supporting park and trail projects, act as a fiscal sponsor for grassroots groups, and has a Rasmuson Foundation matching opportunity up to $500,000 plus a $250,000 private contribution.

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Beth Nordlund, executive director of the Anchorage Park Foundation, presented the foundation's challenge-grant program to the Anchorage Municipality committee, describing how small, community-driven park and trail projects can access matched funding and technical support.

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