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Alaska Community Development Grants

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Grants for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides funding to rural Alaskan villages to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal systems, addressing urgent sanitation needs in underserved communities.

Infrastructure
Native American tribal organizations
Ursa Major Fund
$10,000
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (Bunnell Street Arts Center)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Alaska-based artists and collectives for innovative, community-engaging visual arts projects that reflect their creative vision.

Arts
Individuals
JFLA Mini Grant for Japanese Arts & Culture Program
$5,000
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the western U.S. to support projects that promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture through various community activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
DOYON GWINTŁ’EENEEGIYILII (DOYON GIVES BACK)
Contact for amount
Doyon Limited
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal councils that promote rural education, economic development, and the well-being of shareholders in communities where Doyon operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

Education
Nonprofits
First National Bank Grant
$1,000,000
First National Bank Alaska
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Alaska Conservation Discovery Grants
$2,000
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Muktuk Marston Foundation Grants Program
$30,000
Muktuk Marston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to support projects that enhance the well-being and food security of Alaska Native communities located west of the 156th Meridian.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Alaska Native people and communities, focusing on access to care, child wellness, and behavioral health.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
TAPSPRIDE Philanthropy Program
$3,000
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alaska that focus on underserved populations, youth, diversity, health and social services, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Daaga' Award
$3,000
Doyon Limited
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

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

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages for projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and economic development, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
MSHF Healthy Impact Grants
$25,000
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Tribal Victims of Crime Micro-Grant Program
$750,000
Denali Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Alaska Native Tribes and organizations to develop or improve victim support services that address the needs of crime victims in culturally relevant ways.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Native American tribal organizations
Alaska Defense Fund
Contact for amount
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This fund provides financial support to organizations working to protect Alaska's public lands and waters from threats posed by resource extraction and policy changes.

Environment
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Community Grants
$5,000
AgWest Farm Credit
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for innovative projects that improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in several western states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Competitive Highway Bridge Program
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

Transportation
State governments
Indigenous Voices Fund
Contact for amount
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding supports conservation organizations in Alaska that are working to protect vital natural areas and address environmental issues by enabling staff to travel for advocacy and outreach efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Communities Requesting Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Construction Grants
Contact for amount
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of water
State

Application Deadline

May 3, 2024

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

The Village Safe Water (VSW) Program in Alaska outlines a clear process for communities seeking funding for water and sewer improvement projects. Eligibility is determined based on community type and the existence of an approved Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) or Technical Memorandum. All applications must be linked to a specific project in the Sanitation Deficiency System (SDS) and, for first-time piped service projects, must include an approved Sustainability Plan. The application process involves submitting a community letter requesting the project, indicating the name and cost, and either mailing or emailing the completed application package by 11:59 p.m. on May 3, 2024. Project funding becomes available in Fall 2024, with the expectation that projects will be completed by Fall 2029.

Community Development
City or township governments