Alaska for County governments Grants

This funding opportunity supports research and projects that enhance Alaska's marine and coastal ecosystems, focusing on collaboration among local universities, nonprofits, and Tribal entities to address community needs and promote sustainable practices.

This grant provides funding for projects that develop workforce skills in Alaska's natural resource sectors, particularly benefiting rural communities and emphasizing partnerships in the oil, gas, and mining industries.

This grant provides $10,000 to Alaska-based nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support storytelling projects that highlight underrepresented narratives and foster community connections in Alaska.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska is inviting applications for its Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) grant program. This initiative aims to foster partnerships with state, county, and tribal governments to plan and execute projects for the restoration of forests, rangelands, and watersheds. The GNA program supports activities including the treatment of insect-and disease-infected trees, hazardous fuels reduction, and other efforts to enhance forest, rangeland, and watershed health, inclusive of fish and wildlife habitats. GNA is applicable to Federal and non-Federal lands, as well as lands owned by Indian tribes. Projects that directly benefit BLM-managed lands, even if executed on non-BLM lands, are eligible for funding. Examples of potential projects under this program in Alaska encompass noxious weeds and invasive species treatment, fuels management, community assistance, forest management, rangeland plant restoration, wildlife habitat connectivity, NEPA compliance support, riparian restoration, and targeted grazing. The program is designed to address a wide range of environmental quality and public benefit goals through collaborative, cross-boundary restoration services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments partnering with community-based organizations to address environmental and climate injustices in their communities.