Hello community council members,

We hope this email finds you well.
The fresh birch leaves sprouting are a great reminder that spring is approaching, bringing opportunities with it.

This is a friendly reminder about the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is available to community councils like yours.
The purpose of the CIP is to…
Elevate project proposals that have community support,
Align improvements with adopted MSB plans, and
Contribute directly to the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Current project nominations are due by August 1, 2025.
Projects submitted by this deadline will be reviewed and scored for assembly adoption and funding consideration in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).

Details about the CIP, eligibility requirements, nomination process, past project examples, and FAQ’s may be found at the following link:
 https://cip.matsugov.us/
The “Nomination Handbook” is a great resource to review the project requirements and application process.
 https://matsugov.us/documents/cdn/CIP-FY27_Nomination-Handbook.pdf

We are happy to discuss your project ideas and determine if the CIP may be a good fit or if other funding sources may be available.
Please let me know if you would like to schedule a time to discuss a particular plan.
If many community members are interested in attending a CIP Informative Workshop, we can coordinate a collaborative meeting to explain the process.


Thanks, 

Ashley StickPlanning Support SpecialistMatanuska-Susitna Borough350 East Dahlia AvenuePalmer, AK 99645907.861.8608https://www.matsugov.us/