Alaska Arts Grants

The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF), an affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), seeks applications from qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable organizations and programs in the Chilkat Valley area. Donor Name: Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants may support a broad range of community needs, including but not limited to: health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. Annual Grant applications are being considered in three (3) grant categories: Operating Support Grants may be awarded to sustainable organizations in amounts not to exceed 20% of the local organization’s secured cash annual budget. New Program and Special Project Grants may be awarded for programs and projects that are not undertaken on an annual basis. Capital Grants (i.e., grants for construction, remodel, renovation, technology, furniture, equipment, etc.) Capital Grant applicants will receive extra scoring points if they have applied for any other grant, such as a Rasmuson Foundation Grant, for the proposed project prior to applying to CVCF. Funding Information Typical grant awards range from $500-$3,500. Grant projects must be completed within one year of award and are subject to the grantee completing an online grant agreement signifying acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant. Ineligibility Ineligible organizations or activities: Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and non-Alaska based organizations, private or family foundations, state and federal government agencies, and ad hoc groups without a tax-exempt legal status are not eligible for competitive grants. Applications for religious indoctrination or other religious activities, endowment building, deficit financing, fundraising, lobbying, electioneering, or activities of political nature will not be considered, nor will proposals for ads, sponsorships, or special events (e.g., fundraisers), and any proposals which discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity. Exceptions: In selected cases, projects undertaken by organizations that normally fall outside the above guidelines may be able to receive funding. Examples include faith-based organizations whose proposal impacts the broader community, and units of government whose proposal extends beyond the traditional governmental functions that impact the broader community. Fiscal Sponsorship: Ineligible organizations may be able to receive funding for projects if they seek support from a qualified organization that is willing to provide fiscal sponsorship. Fiscal sponsors must agree to take legal and fiscal responsibility for accepting grant funds from CVCF on behalf of the ineligible organization. A letter from the fiscal sponsor must be submitted with the application for the project to be considered. For more information, visit ACF.

The CIRI Foundation is accepting applications for its Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Grant to perpetuate and promote the artistic and cultural traditions of Alaska Native peoples. Donor Name: The CIRI Foundation State: Alaska County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The heritage of Alaska’s indigenous people – Yup’ik, Inupiat, Aleut/Alutiiq, Athabascan, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian – is rich in diversity and represents traditions that span more than 12,000 years of history. The JWM grant program is focused on supporting tangible Alaska Native art traditions. While language acquisition, storytelling, dance, and theater arts may be part of a proposed Project, JWM grant funds may only be used for expenses associated with tangible arts. Goals  The goals of The Foundation’s A Journey to What Matters grant program are as follows:  Promote intergenerational transference of knowledge of Alaska Native artistic and cultural practices. Support Alaska Native artists. Eligibility Criteria A Journey to What Matters Project Grant applications may be submitted to The CIRI Foundation by:  Nonprofit organizations that have received an IRS determination of Section 501(c)(3) status and classification as public charity, including but not limited to cultural centers and museums, but not including any non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization; Tribal organizations that appear in the current Federal Register list of Native entities within the State of Alaska that are federally recognized and eligible to receive services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs; Qualified nonprofit or tribal organizations as described above as sponsors of Alaska Native individuals who are selected solely by the applicant organization using objective and nondiscriminatory criteria; Governmental educational institutions such as public schools, including state institutions of higher learning. Guidelines All applications for A Journey to What Matters must comply with the following guidelines: The A Journey to What Matters Grant shall further The Foundation’s A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Goals, as set out above. All organizations applying must satisfy the eligibility criteria above. Individuals are not eligible to apply for or receive grants, but an eligible organization may apply as a sponsor for an individual (as described under Eligibility) where the organization is solely responsible for the financial administration of the grant and for the selection and oversight of the individual. Grantee programs must directly impact or involve Alaska Native people and communities. The grantee organization must report on the Project’s programmatic progress and financial expenditures of the grant as specified in the Project Grant Agreement. Preference will be given to grant proposals that demonstrate the ability to obtain at least a one-to-one funding match. Grantees should plan to complete their Project within 12 months of the Project start date, unless the Project is a multi-year grant.The CIRI Foundation may consider a Project more than once if there is a significantly different component described in repeat applications. All Project activities that are funded through the JWM program must take place within the state of Alaska. Preference will be given for applicants who have not been awarded within the last year. Ineligibility The CIRI Foundation Does Not Fund the Following: The Foundation does not provide grants for endowments, buildings, or equipment, nor does it give loans. Funding will not be considered for Projects that have been completed prior to action on the proposal by The Foundation Board of Directors. Foundation grants are not to be treated as conduits for re-granting of funds (example: travel or scholarships). Grants cannot be made to other private foundations. Funds may not be used for lobbying or propaganda efforts to influence legislation of any type. For more information, visit CIRI.

The Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) is to revitalize Soldotna’s commercial areas by stimulating additional private investment in the local economy. Donor Name: City of Soldotna State: Alaska City: Soldotna Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: By partnering with local business owners and lessees to share the cost of beautifying the exterior of a business, the program aims to boost traffic, increase property values, and improve the overall look and vitality of the city’s commercial districts. The program was established in 2012 to meet several goals of Envision Soldotna 2030, the City’s long-range plan, including: Promoting development of the “downtown area” to attract both visitors and residents; Encouraging redevelopment of key areas, particularly along the river and major highways; Ensuring a healthy economy by supporting a diversity of local businesses; and Improving the streetscape along the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways. The SIP is a discretionary reimbursement grant, which can be used for exterior improvements to businesses in the City of Soldotna.  Funding Information The amount available for each property is 50% of the cost of eligible improvements, up to a maximum of $7,500. Eligible Work  Rehabilitation of building facades that are visible to the street, including the following elements: storefronts; windows; exterior lighting; canopies and awnings; painting and masonry work; permanent landscaping; decorative, artistic or unique signs and graphics and accessibility improvements. The emphasis of the grant program is to encourage the transformation of building facades through improvements to one or more of the elements listed above.  Greater weight is awarded to projects that incorporate multiple elements.  The grant program is not intended to provide financial assistance for routine upkeep and maintenance (e.g., painting) or to satisfy required updates (e.g., signage resulting from change in ownership or business type, franchise requirements to change paint scheme, etc.). Applications are competitive and the highest ranking proposals will be funded first. Eligibility Criteria Eligible participants include property owners and business lessees. Ineligible participants Properties primarily in residential use (ex. apartments or condominiums); Structures not facing or visible from the right-of-way; Government offices and agencies (non-governmental tenants are eligible); New construction, less than 5 years old. For more information, visit COS.

The Alaska Community Foundation, in partnership with GCI, is proud to offer the GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which will fund projects and organizations whose goal is to reduce the rates of suicide in Alaska and promote mental wellness through strengthened community and personal connections. Donor Name: The Alaska Community Foundation State: Alaska County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Organizations seeking project or operational support are encouraged to apply. Funding for capital projects is ineligible. Priority will be given to organizations that: Empower Alaskans to work together to promote community wellness. Demonstrate measurable results, accountability, cultural sensitivity, and unify communities. Will impact communities that might not have easy access to suicide prevention support programs. Funding Information Grant requests may be a minimum of $1,000 and up to $10,000; average award is approximately $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Your organization is eligible for funding through this grant opportunity if it is one of the following: 50I (c)3 public charitable organization with 509(a)( I ), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) public charitable status as designated in your IRS Determination letter (including qualified faith-based organizations). Faith-based organization providing social services to the broader community. Federally recognized Tribes or Tribal nonprofit organizations. City governments or Boroughs. K- 12 Schools. The following are not eligible for grant funding: Individuals. State or federal government agencies. For-profit organizations or businesses. Private nonprofit organizations (those not identified in their IRS determination letter as 509(a)( I), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). Requests for support that do not fall within the funding guidelines outlined above. Activities that improperly discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed or ethnicity, or grants for religious indoctrination or other religious activities. For more information, visit ACF.

The Beautification Commission is accepting a second round of applications for the 2024 Beautification Matching Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Valdez State: Alaska City: Valdez Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Valdez Beautification Matching Grant Program offers a financial incentive designed to assist local businesses or commercial property owners in improving the business setting for investors as well as providing an overall upgrade in appearance for residents and visitors. 2024 will be the ninth year of the program and continues with the expansion of eligible properties outside the core downtown district. The 2024 matching grant program’s goal is to improve the overall aesthetics of Valdez through: Improving the overall quality of building/structure façades in order to attract more local residents and visitors to shop, eat, and do business in Valdez. Encouraging businesses to invest in additional aesthetic and design improvements including landscaping and art. Encouraging and incentivizing property/business owners to reinvest in community. Encouraging grant applicants to strengthen the local economy through utilizing local vendors, contractors, and materials. Funding Information Applicants can apply for a grant rebate to pay for up to 50 percent of the cost of improvements, with a maximum reimbursement of $12,500 per building. Projects involving corner buildings or spanning more than one lot/parcel may request larger grant amounts, not to exceed a maximum reimbursement of $25,000. Eligible Properties Properties located in the following zoning districts1 are eligible to apply for funding: Central Business District, General Commercial, Waterfront Industrial and Light Industrial. Properties must be used primarily for a business purpose to be eligible for grant funding. Properties must be up to date on their property taxes and may not have open code violations to apply. For more information, visit City of Valdez.

The Juneau Community Foundation’s Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund awards grants to organizations that benefit and enhance the health, education, and welfare of individuals in Southeast Alaska. Donor Name: Douglas-Dornan Foundation State: Alaska Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Examples of possible Foundation financial support include, but are not limited to: Charitable organizations, foundations, or other non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, childcare institutions, foster parent programs, and early childhood education programs in Southeast Alaska. Funds can be used by eligible organizations for defraying costs for tuition, transportation, or lodging expenses related to employees attending professional conferences, training, or educational programs. Events or special services run by eligible organizations that enhance the overall quality of life, such as amateur sports organizations, children’s music, and theater activities, encourage participation through sponsorship of programs and events open to all individuals. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the program being supported or attended, reasonableness and accuracy of a proposed budget, background and experience of the applicant, support from other sources, and appropriateness to the objectives of the Fund. For more information, visit JCF.

The Seward Community Foundation (SCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), offers mini-grants up to $1,000 to support a wide array of community needs in Seward and/or Moose Pass. This flexible funding opportunity aims to support projects related to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. Applications are reviewed monthly by the SCF Advisory Board, with a submission deadline on the 5th of each month.

This funding opportunity supports Interior Native individuals and organizations in Alaska to promote drug and alcohol-free communities through traditional arts and values.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Interior Alaska that focus on health, education, youth programs, the arts, and community enrichment initiatives.

The Seward Community Foundation (SCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), offers mini-grants up to $1,000 to support a wide array of community needs in Seward and/or Moose Pass. This flexible funding opportunity aims to support projects related to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. Applications are reviewed monthly by the SCF Advisory Board, with a submission deadline on the 5th of each month. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: January to December

The Seward Community Foundation (SCF) Annual Grant Program, an initiative under The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), is designed to support a wide range of charitable activities in Seward and Moose Pass, including health and wellness, education, outdoor activities, arts and culture, animal welfare, and community development. This program is open to qualified, tax-exempt organizations such as 501(c)(3) entities, Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations operating in or serving these communities. To be eligible for funding, applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm AKST on February 2, 2024. Grant projects or programs must be completed within one year of the award date, with the possibility of an extension approved by the SCF Advisory Board. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: January 8th to February 2nd

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is accepting applications for its Individual Artist Grants. Donor Name: Juneau Community Foundation State: Alaska City: Juneau Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Individual Artist Grant is intended to assist experienced artists of exceptional talent to produce original works of art or career advancement. Artists in any creative discipline may apply. This program invests funds in local artists of exceptional talent to produce original works of art, to advance their careers, and/or to add provide inspiration to the community at large. Artists in any creative discipline may apply, including:  Visual Artists painters, sculptors, printmakers, filmmakers, craftspeople, photographers and video artists;  Creative Writers writers of poetry and prose, playwrights, and screenwriters;  Composers, choreographers, dancers, designers, musicians, actors,  and other artists not falling within an artistic discipline listed above. Subject Visual and Performing Arts Funding Information Grants may not exceed $1000. Project Period July 1, 2024– June 30 2025. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for an Individual Artists Grant, the applicant must: submit original work samples that demonstrate exceptional talent and professional commitment; have been a Juneau resident for the past year, currently residing here; and planning to reside in Juneau for the duration of the grant project; not have received an Individual Artist Grant from JAHC in the previous grant cycle; fulfilled all reporting requirements for any prior grant award For more information, visit JAHC.

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is pleased to announce the CBJ Major Grants. Donor Name: Juneau Community Foundation State: Alaska City: Juneau Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council administers the City’s funding for the arts. These funds are intended to provide operating support for local arts non-profit organizations whose work helps to cultivate vibrant arts and cultural opportunities, helping to build a strong, prosperous community where creativity and innovation thrive. Funding may be for a specific project or for season support. Subject Community Art Encouragement and Support Project Period July 1, 2024 – June 30 2025. Eligibility Criteria local non-profits Grant review criteria:  Project and organization’s compatibility with JAHC’s core values Artistic quality of the project;  Community benefit from the project; Ability to manage programs and events;  Number of individuals served by project  Project evaluation process;  Prior compliance with JAHC grant policies  Realistic budget and evidence of sound program management;  Current with all licenses and registrations.  Core Values:  Build community  Educate through arts and cultures  Encourage creativity and innovation  Enrich Juneau’s quality of life  Promote Creative Economy  Serve Juneau and surrounding Southeast Alaska communities  Welcome inclusivity For more information, visit JAHC.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Alaska that focus on community service, health and education, arts and humanities, or support for youth and seniors.