AlaskaAlaska museums could seek matching grants for building projects
If lawmakers provide money, Alaska museums could apply for grants to build or improve facilities, as long as they provide matching funds for at least half of project costs.
What it does
If lawmakers provide money, Alaska museums could receive grants for new buildings, expansions of at least 10 percent, or improvements to preserve artifacts or serve the public. Applicants must provide at least half of project costs from other sources.
Argument forIf lawmakers provide money, museums could get help with projects that improve their buildings and the way they preserve artifacts or teach the public.
Argument againstMuseums could be left out if they cannot raise matching money equal to at least half of their project costs.
More detail
The Department of Education and Early Development would award matching grants to eligible museums for building projects. The museum must be located in Alaska. Projects may build a new facility, expand an existing facility by at least 10 percent, upgrade it to better preserve and show artifacts, or improve space for public education. The department may award grants only if money is appropriated. A grant may cover no more than half of the project's total cost, and the applicant must provide matching funds from other sources equal to at least half. The bill would take effect immediately if enacted.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 11(S) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --Latest
- May 11(S) FINANCE at 01:30 PM SENATE FINANCE 532
- Mar 23(S) REFERRED TO FINANCEMinor
- Mar 23(S) FN1: (EED)
- Mar 23(S) NR: YUNDT, BJORKMAN, STEVENS, KIEHL
- Mar 23(S) DP: TOBIN
- Mar 23(S) EDC RPT CS 1DP 4NR NEW TITLE
- Mar 20(S) Moved CSSB 110(EDC) Out of Committee
- Mar 20(S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 2(S) Heard & Held
- Mar 2(S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- 2025
- Apr 2(S) Minutes (SEDC)
- Apr 2(S) Heard & Held
- Apr 2(S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 7(S) -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --
- Mar 7(S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Feb 26(S) EDC, FIN
- Feb 26(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSIntroduced
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