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Project

Microenterprise

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Larrisa Cummings
[email protected]
907-264-6279

Project Description:

The purpose of the Microenterprise grant is to provide support and funds for Alaska Mental Health Trust (AMHTA) beneficiaries to start, expand, or purchase a self- employment business. The Center for Human Development will coordinate the application preparation process, application submission, coordinate and facilitate the Review committee meetings, maintain records of grant awards, and disperse the grant awards. The focus is for AMHTA beneficiaries to have self-employment opportunities.

Keyword(s):

Microenterprise, self-employment

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State