Alaska Health Grants

The Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) is a discretionary reimbursement grant established by the City of Soldotna in 2012. Its primary goal is to revitalize commercial areas within Soldotna by stimulating private investment, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall visual appeal and vitality of the city's commercial districts. This program aligns with the City's long-range plan, Envision Soldotna 2030, specifically addressing goals such as promoting downtown development, encouraging redevelopment in key areas like the river and major highways, supporting diverse local businesses for a healthy economy, and improving the streetscape along major routes. The SIP targets property owners and business lessees within Soldotna’s commercial areas, with the aim of boosting traffic, increasing property values, and improving the city's aesthetic. The program prioritizes exterior improvements to business facades visible from the street, including elements like storefronts, windows, exterior lighting, canopies, awnings, painting, masonry work, permanent landscaping, decorative signs, and accessibility improvements. The emphasis is on transformative changes, and projects incorporating multiple elements receive greater weight during the competitive application process. Expected outcomes include a more vibrant and attractive commercial landscape, increased foot traffic for local businesses, and an uplift in property values. By sharing the cost of beautification, the program seeks to empower local business owners to invest in their properties, contributing to a more prosperous local economy. While routine upkeep, maintenance, or required updates (e.g., signage due to change in ownership) are not eligible, the program encourages proactive improvements that enhance the architectural character and functionality of commercial buildings. Measurable results could include an increase in the number of beautified storefronts, a rise in new business openings or expansions in commercial areas, and potentially an increase in sales tax revenue for the city. The program's theory of change posits that by directly incentivizing aesthetic and functional improvements to business exteriors, the city can create a more inviting environment that attracts both residents and visitors, thereby stimulating economic activity and supporting the long-term health of its commercial sectors. The competitive application process ensures that funding is directed towards high-impact projects that best align with the program's objectives.

This grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native organizations to enhance victim services and address the needs of families affected by missing or murdered Indigenous persons in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to early childhood educators in Anchorage to help them combat burnout and enhance their well-being through training in self-care and stress management.

This funding opportunity supports federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and organizations in creating culturally relevant mental health and wellness programs for children and youth facing historical and systemic challenges.

The purpose of this program is to support communities to directly increase the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and syphilis. Successful applicants will work toward a reduction of new HIV infections and relevant co-morbidities, specifically syphilis and HCV infections; improve HIV/HCV/syphilis-related health outcomes; and reduce HIV/HCV/syphilis-related health disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. In four separate but related parts, this initiative aims to implement effective and innovative strategies, interventions, approaches, and services to reduce new HIV/HCV/syphilis infections among AI/AN communities in the U.S. This initiatives overarching goals are to: (1) Reduce new HIV, HCV, and syphilis infections to less than 3,000 per year by 2030; and (2) achieve a 90 percent reduction in new HCV infections and a 65 percent reduction in mortality, compared to a 2015 baseline.

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.

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 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 $10,000 to Alaska-based nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support storytelling projects that highlight underrepresented narratives and foster community connections in Alaska.

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 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 nonprofit Tribal coalitions dedicated to addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal and Native Hawaiian communities.

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 opportunity provides financial support to Native American tribal organizations and Urban Indian communities to improve dementia care services through culturally relevant approaches.

This program provides financial support to licensed child care providers, ACA-accredited programs, and small non-relative caregivers in Anchorage to help sustain their operations and improve early education services for families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington that prioritize serving BIPOC and TGNC communities, focusing on health, education, and community building initiatives.

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

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

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide services to Alaskans facing mental health challenges and related conditions, enabling projects that directly benefit these individuals and promote their well-being.