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"Matt was many things in his young twenty-three years:
explorer, woodsman, historian, cowhand, conservationist,
packer, poet. Whether on a train through Catalonia or
on foot in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, he was both a
traveler and at home. He saw things always as if for the
first time and he wrote of the complexity of his seeing.
Nothing is easy for a young man learning his way, but
in Matt's case, the way was filled with beauty and brilliance
and young crusty dignity." ~James Welch, from the Introduction to Clearing, by
Matthew Hansen, The Kutenai Press, Missoula 1986.
Matt died of cancer at the age of 23 on April 9, 1984
Matthew Hansen Endowment
Matt presents at UM |
The Matthew Hansen Endowment was established in 1984
as a memorial to Matthew and his ideals. The
Endowment
provides funding for historical research, creative writing,
and wilderness studies projects that explore Montana's
land and people. We hope, as Matthew did, that projects
awarded under this fund will encourage mindful stewardship
of the land, both wild and cultivated, and contribute
to the preservation of Montana's cultural heritage. The
Endowment encourages proposals from anyone interested
in furthering this goal.
2013 Submission Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Projects must focus on historical research, creative writing, wilderness studies, or any combination thereof. The committee recommends projects that can be completed in one year. Please submit:
- A one-two page proposal describing the project, how your idea originated, what you hope to accomplish, how the project is related to Montana’s heritage, and whom your project will benefit.
- A detailed budget and timeline and a brief personal resume that describes your qualifications.
- A cover page that includes your name, contact information, project title, and the total budget amount requested.
- Seven copies of your entire proposal and, if available, seven copies of a previous work.
Proposals must be hand-delivered or postmarked by March 1, to:
The Matthew Hansen Endowment
Wilderness Institute (UH 303)
School of Forestry and Conservation
The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana 59812
To contribute funds please contact the Montana Community Foundation:
Montana Community Foundation
Matthew Hansen Endowment
101 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 211
Helena, Montana 59601
406-443-8313 or 800-443-8314 (Montana Only); email: mtcf@mt.net