Alaska grants for Nonprofits

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, tribes, and local organizations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to develop and improve trails and parks for community recreational use.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and community entities in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Borough to implement small-scale projects that improve health and wellness for residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in rural Alaska for projects that promote education, cultural preservation, and community sustainability for low-income individuals.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and school districts in Alaska to create ongoing arts and cultural programs for youth, promoting hands-on learning and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Alaska to enhance community arts programming and strengthen their administrative capacities, particularly in underserved areas.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Alaska that provide unique arts workshops and experiences to residents, particularly in underserved or rural areas, enhancing access to diverse artistic disciplines.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alaska for urgent conservation advocacy initiatives that address pressing environmental challenges.

This grant provides funding to small nonprofit organizations in Alaska to develop arts programming in underserved areas, supporting local events and initiatives that enhance cultural accessibility.

This program provides financial support to grassroots nonprofit organizations in Alaska for conservation initiatives that enhance leadership, collaboration, and adaptability in preserving the state's natural environment.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Alaska for unique, short-term arts workshops and events that enhance community access to diverse artistic experiences.

This grant provides funding to support professional performing arts projects in small Alaskan communities, enhancing cultural access and enrichment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in Alaska that aim to reduce suicide rates and promote mental wellness through collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and training initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Sitka, Alaska, to support educational programs and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being and promote scientific knowledge of local ecosystems.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community programs in the greater Palmer area and Matanuska River watershed to improve health, education, arts, and community development initiatives.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Alaska that promote community gardening projects to improve food security and access to nutritious, locally sourced food.

This funding program provides financial support to at-risk communities in Alaska for developing wildfire protection plans and implementing projects to reduce wildfire risks.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Alaska for projects that strengthen their internal operations and improve their effectiveness through capacity-building initiatives.

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) accepting applications Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) to promote the creation of affordable housing in the Capital City. Donor Name: City and Borough of Juneau State: Alaska County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Goals and Objectives  The primary purpose for establishing the JAHF is to direct financial resources for creation of affordable (0% to 80% area median income (AMI)) and middle-income housing units (80% to 120% AMI) in the City and Borough of Juneau through the following activities: Funding capital costs of rental and ownership housing; Funding for capacity‐building activities of non‐profit housing developers; Leveraging CBJ investments with other fund sources to maximize the number of quality affordable and middle-income housing units that are created or preserved. Funding Priorities The following are priorities of the JAHF in line with the priorities of the CBJ Housing Action Plan. Use of Capital to Develop Housing Units: Funding for capital costs for acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable or middle-income housing, senior housing, and possibly homeowner opportunities. Long‐Term Affordability: Units created using JAHF funds that include affordability covenants or that are permanently affordable are preferred. Downtown Housing Development: Units developed within the boundaries established by the Downtown Juneau Residential Tax Abatement Map, Ordinance 2021-01(c)(am) . Funding Information Funds will typically be made available in the following forms: Grants for non-profit organizations and public housing authorities targeting households in the affordable housing range (0% to 80% AMI), and; Low-interest loans for private developers building affordable or middle-income housing; Long-term rental units, with restrictions on short-term rentals; and Qualifying projects are eligible for grants and loans up to $50,000 per housing unit created and for other eligible uses on a similar per-unit basis. For profit-developer projects utilizing JAHF funds for middle-income housing must reserve at least 20% of units for tenants with gross incomes at 80% or less AMI for at least ten years or the life of the loan. Uses of Funds Funding is available for the following uses: For acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable housing located within the City and Borough of Juneau, including activities such as: Purchase of developable real estate; Fees for architects and other professionals; Demolition to make way for affordable or middle-income housing; Building materials and labor costs. Costs incurred by nonprofit organizations to develop or implement a specific affordable or middle-income housing project. Examples include: Capacity building such as training, legal, and accounting costs; Technical assistance such as development consultants. Eligibility Criteria  Public and regional housing authorities Non-profit organizations Tribal governments For-profit developers. For more information, visit CBJ.