Alaska Humanities Grants

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 grant provides funding to journalists and media organizations in Alaska for in-depth reporting on complex and underreported issues, as well as arts and culture stories, to enhance public understanding and engagement.

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.

Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation, offers Access Grants of up to $1,000 to support short-term arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at a school site during the school day. These grants aim to bring high-quality arts experiences to students and are part of the Cultural Collaborations program. Cultural Collaborations Grants The Cultural Collaborations and Arts Educator Fellowship Programs are made possible through support from the Rasmuson Foundation, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. A school may apply for and receive an Arts Excursion grant, and a Project or Access Grant per school year. A school may also receive support for an Artists in Schools residency in the same school year, either as an individual school or through a district grant. For help in understanding the application process, assistance in how to develop an arts program in your school, or any other technical services please contact us with questions. Cultural Collaborations Project Grants Deadlines: June 1, for residency projects beginning no earlier than July 1; December 1 for residency projects starting no earlier than January 1. Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are matching awards of up to $6,000 in support of high-quality arts and cultural programs for youth that emphasize skill acquisition and direct participation in settings outside of the school day/year, in Alaska. Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation. Eligible projects/programs provide regularly scheduled sessions over an extended period of time. Nonprofit organizations, schools or school districts are eligible to apply. Partnerships in support of Cultural Collaborations Project Grants are encouraged. Contact Laura Forbes at (907) 269-6682 or [email protected] with questions and for technical assistance. Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; deadlines are rolling, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Excursion Grants, bringing Kids to Arts, are awards of up to $600 ($1,000 for eligible Title I schools,) to support transportation and admission costs incurred in attending arts and cultural events, and/or visiting recognized arts and cultural venues in Alaska. Cultural Collaborations Excursions Grants are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation. Only public or nonprofit schools in Alaska may apply. A school may only receive one Excursion grant per school year, but may apply for multiple Excursion activities in one grant application. Contact Laura Forbes at (907) 269-6682 or [email protected] with questions and for technical assistance. Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grant Guidelines and Application Word format PDF format Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grant Final Report Form Word format PDF format Cultural Collaborations Access Grants Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; deadlines are rolling, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Access Grants, bringing Arts to Kids, are awards of up to $1,000 to support high-quality, short term (generally, of a week or less) arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at a school site, during the school day. Cultural Collaborations Excursions Grants are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from Rasmuson Foundation. Alaska 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organizations, private nonprofit schools, and public schools or school districts are eligible to apply. Contact Laura Forbes at (907) 269-6682 or [email protected] with questions and for technical assistance. Cultural Collaborations Access Grant Guidelines and Application Word format PDF format Cultural Collaborations Access Grant Final Report Form Word format PDF format Arts Educator Fellowships Deadline: March 15 Rasmuson Foundation initiated the Arts Educator Fellowships to encourage the reconnection of artists who are teachers to the practice of their art; Arts Educator Fellowship are a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), supported by funding from Rasmuson Foundation. The Arts Educator Fellowship program provides grants to certified, permanently-assigned, full and part-time K-12 teachers to immerse themselves in their own creative work, interact with professional artists, and stay current with new artistic practice. The Arts Educator Fellowship is meant to create opportunities for Alaska teachers to fill their own artistic wells. Eligible applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in support of Arts Educator Fellowship (AEF) activities, based on actual expenses.