Alaska Environment Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal groups, and faith-based entities in the Chilkat Valley to support a variety of community improvement projects focused on health, education, arts, and more.

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 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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the University of Alaska's Coastal Marine Institute to facilitate environmental research and resource management decision-making related to offshore energy and mineral resources in Alaska.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribes, and non-profits to monitor salmon populations and manage invasive species at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, contributing to the recovery of the endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whale.

This grant provides funding for eligible organizations to upgrade winter trails at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, enhancing military training access while promoting environmental protection and natural resource management.

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 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 provides financial support for states, local governments, tribes, and organizations to conduct wildlife management studies focused on minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring ecological balance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

This program supports for-profit climate tech companies ready to deploy innovative solutions in Alaska, focusing on energy, transportation, and industrial applications, while fostering collaboration with local markets and stakeholders.

This program provides funding to Alaska Native Organizations and Tribes for projects that conserve and manage marine mammals essential to their subsistence practices and cultural heritage.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations and individuals for projects that improve and maintain the ecological health of military training lands in Alaska, ensuring sustainable environments for military operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to evaluate and improve wetland and floodplain habitats at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, focusing on enhancing wildlife conservation and reducing bird strike hazards.

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 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 to community organizations in Soldotna for programs and events that enhance the cultural, economic, and overall quality of life for residents, particularly focusing on public welfare and community growth.

Management, Species, Harbor Porpoise, (RAM#FXSBA53247215-A), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska - The objectives of this requirement are to (1) determine Harbor Porpoise presence in Knik Arm during the winter and (2) determine the presence of Harbor Porpoise in Knik Arm and the timing and extent of upstream movement of Harbor Porpoise in the Eagle River during summer and fall. See full Funding Opportunity Description in Section I.

Tanana Flats Training Area All Season Road and Gravel Production, Fort Wainwright, Alaska SOW 21-108. The objectives of this scope of work are to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan to provide healthy and resilient environments that are sustainable, high-quality settings for military training, to protect and enhance biological diversity and ecological health on all Department of Defense (DoD) lands, and to ensure compliance with all environmental laws and regulations. See full Funding Opportunity Description in Section I of the Funding Opportunity Announcement.

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.