Alaska Health Grants

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 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.

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.

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

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

This funding initiative provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in the Northwestern U.S. that are addressing urgent community needs, particularly for BIPOC and TGNC individuals, in response to a challenging socio-political climate.

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 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 funding to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental protection and teen pregnancy prevention initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments and consortia operating Tribal TANF programs to improve collaboration between TANF and child welfare services, aiming to prevent child abuse and neglect in at-risk tribal families.

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support research that includes education, outreach, and clinical access to improve the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers among American Indians and Alaska Natives, particularly those living in rural communities.

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 Sitka Legacy Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt organizations in Sitka and on Baranof Island, prioritizing those serving children and youth, for projects in areas such as health, education, outdoors, arts, and community development, to be completed within a year.

The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) seeks applications from charitable organizations and programs in the Kodiak Archipelago Area. Donor Name: Kodiak Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Kodiak Community Foundation 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. Funding Information Average awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 and can be higher or lower depending on the request. Grant Period Grant projects must be completed within one year of award. Eligibility Criteria Your organization is eligible for funding through this grant opportunity if it is one of the following: 501(c)3 public charitable organization with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) public charitable status as designated in your IRS Determination letter Faith-based organization providing social services Federally recognized Tribe or Tribal nonprofit organization City government or Borough 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)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)  Non-Alaska based organizations Requests for support that do not fall within the funding guidelines 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.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations in the Pacific Northwest working to address environmental justice and public health challenges in historically underinvested communities.

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 Golden Heart Community Foundation 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough area. Donor Name: Golden Heart Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: A geographic community fund to meet the ever-changing charitable needs of the Greater Fairbanks area and is advised on by the Golden Heart Community Foundation Advisory Board. Funding Information $1,000 – $5,000. Project Period Grant projects must be completed within one year of award. Eligibility Criteria 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. 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 who is willing to provide fiscal sponsorship. Fiscal sponsors must agree to take legal and fiscal responsibility for accepting grant funds from GHCF on behalf of the ineligible organization. A letter from the fiscal sponsor must be submitted with the application for the project to be considered. Please review the fiscal sponsor letter template at the end of this document for a full list of requirements. Evaluation Criteria The GHCF Grants Committee is composed of volunteer Advisory Board and other community members. The committee strives to facilitate a competitive process that is fair and transparent, and all eligible applications are reviewed and evaluated using a scoring matrix by each committee member. Preference will be given to applications which have the potential to impact a broad range of Fairbanks North Star Borough area residents. Applications should detail measurable and achievable outcomes, and demonstrate other sources of support, collaboration, and/or cooperation. Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the overall merit of the project, the ability of the organization to successfully complete the project, the clarity and measurability of the project’s goal, the feasibility of the time frame given for completion of the project, and the number of people served. For more information, visit ACF.

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.