MANH CHOH COMMUNITY FUND OFFERS COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ballot initiative if a court finds any portion to be unconstitutional. n Prevent management of Alaska’s natural resources outside of the regulatory process.
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USACE and EPA, and ensure that projects have access to reasonable and workable wetland mit- igation tools. Fiscal Policy Implement a comprehensive, long-term fiscal plan that ensures sustainable spending levels using budget reductions, use of Permanent Fund earnings, new revenues from broad-based sources, and strategies to grow a strong private sector. Equitable Local Taxation Reserve the authority to levy metal mining sever- ance taxes solely to the Legislature. Ballot Initiative Reform n Support legislation, or a Constitutional amendment to reform the ballot initiative process, including measures that would nullify a
See all of AMA’s state priorities on the Alaska Miners Association website at www.alaskaminers.org. Your Vote Is Your Voice
through Oct. 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. AKDT. The fund's pri- orities include community health and well-being, basic needs and crisis support, economic development, education and youth, cultural activities, environmental stewardship and community infrastructure. Previous grants have included funding for the Tok Volunteer Fire Department, including new gear and self-contained breathing apparatus, as well as grants for food security, community gathering spaces, librar- ies, youth programs and cultural activities. In the most recent spring cycle, the Rural Deltana Volunteer Fire Department received $5,000 for volunteer firefighter personal protective equipment, while Big Delta Rescue received $5,000 for emergency medical services. Grants typically range from $3,000 to $5,000, although the fund accepts requests of different amounts. Visit manhchoh.com/mccf for more information.
Whether you need geophysical, geological or exploration support services, our ideas, experience and northern expertise mean you’ll have the best thinking on your project. Go ahead – pick our brains. Mentasta, Northway, Tok, Tetlin and Tanacross. The timing is particularly significant for Tok, where the Mukluk Fire has affected the community. The fire prompted the MCCF to extend its fall grant applica- tion deadlines, recognizing the impact on residents and local organizations. The fall grant cycle now runs The fund supports eight communities in the Manh Choh footprint: Delta Junction, Dot Lake, Healy Lake, COURTESY KINROSS ALASKA As the Tok community continues to recover from the Mukluk Fire, a community fund established by Kinross Alaska is providing another potential source of support for local organizations working to help residents and rebuild community resources. The Manh Choh Community Fund was established with a $1 million legacy gift from Kinross and is managed in perpetuity by the Alaska Community Foundation.
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